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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.52, 1,224.72 and 688.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.52, 1,224.72 and 688.36 is: 1,031.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.52 : 1,224.72 = 688.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.52/1,224.72 = 688.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.52x = 1,224.72 × 688.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.52x = 843,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,048.26/817.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.23

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