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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.43, 1,227.36 and 789.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.43, 1,227.36 and 789.08 is: 1,184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.43 : 1,227.36 = 789.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.43/1,227.36 = 789.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.43x = 1,227.36 × 789.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.43x = 968,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,485.23/817.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.79

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