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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.52, 1,224.45 and 470.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.52, 1,224.45 and 470.03 is: 703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.52 : 1,224.45 = 470.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.52/1,224.45 = 470.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.52x = 1,224.45 × 470.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.52x = 575,522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,522.11/817.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.99

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