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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.38, 1,226.48 and 613.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.38, 1,226.48 and 613.71 is: 920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.38 : 1,226.48 = 613.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.38/1,226.48 = 613.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.38x = 1,226.48 × 613.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.38x = 752,699.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,699.97/817.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.87

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