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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.42, 1,226.64 and 525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.42, 1,226.64 and 525.14 is: 788.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.42 : 1,226.64 = 525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.42/1,226.64 = 525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.42x = 1,226.64 × 525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.42x = 644,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,157.73/817.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.04

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