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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.56, 1,226.52 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.56, 1,226.52 and 470.88 is: 706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.56 : 1,226.52 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.56/1,226.52 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.56x = 1,226.52 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.56x = 577,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,543.74/817.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.42

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