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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.52, 1,226.82 and 685.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.52, 1,226.82 and 685.49 is: 1,028.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.52 : 1,226.82 = 685.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.52/1,226.82 = 685.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.52x = 1,226.82 × 685.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.52x = 840,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,972.84/817.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.69

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