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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.32, 1,226.16 and 664.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.32, 1,226.16 and 664.23 is: 996.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.32 : 1,226.16 = 664.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.32/1,226.16 = 664.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.32x = 1,226.16 × 664.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.32x = 814,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,452.26/817.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.49

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