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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.48, 1,224.06 and 608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.48, 1,224.06 and 608.50 is: 911.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.48 : 1,224.06 = 608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.48/1,224.06 = 608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.48x = 1,224.06 × 608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.48x = 744,840.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,840.51/817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.14

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