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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.28, 1,227.84 and 705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.28, 1,227.84 and 705.92 is: 1,060.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.28 : 1,227.84 = 705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.28/1,227.84 = 705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.28x = 1,227.84 × 705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.28x = 866,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,756.81/817.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.54

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