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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.43, 1,220.94 and 702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.43, 1,220.94 and 702.20 is: 1,048.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.43 : 1,220.94 = 702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.43/1,220.94 = 702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.43x = 1,220.94 × 702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.43x = 857,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,347.12/817.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.84

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