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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.36, 1,224.99 and 427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.36, 1,224.99 and 427.28 is: 640.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.36 : 1,224.99 = 427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.36/1,224.99 = 427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.36x = 1,224.99 × 427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.36x = 523,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,407.60/817.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.37

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