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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.50, 1,225.17 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.50, 1,225.17 and 452.46 is: 678.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.50 : 1,225.17 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.50/1,225.17 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.50x = 1,225.17 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.50x = 554,340.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,340.42/817.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.09

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