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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.52, 1,223.82 and 528.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.52, 1,223.82 and 528.34 is: 790.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.52 : 1,223.82 = 528.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.52/1,223.82 = 528.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.52x = 1,223.82 × 528.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.52x = 646,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,593.06/817.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.92

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