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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.44, 1,222.44 and 524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.44, 1,222.44 and 524.20 is: 783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.44 : 1,222.44 = 524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.44/1,222.44 = 524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.44x = 1,222.44 × 524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.44x = 640,803.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,803.05/817.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.91

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