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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.36, 1,226.04 and 528.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.36, 1,226.04 and 528.19 is: 792.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.36 : 1,226.04 = 528.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.36/1,226.04 = 528.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.36x = 1,226.04 × 528.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.36x = 647,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,577.02/817.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.28

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