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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.33, 1,224.21 and 753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.33, 1,224.21 and 753.32 is: 1,128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.33 : 1,224.21 = 753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.33/1,224.21 = 753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.33x = 1,224.21 × 753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.33x = 922,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,218.69/817.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.32

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