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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.57, 1,227.08 and 561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.57, 1,227.08 and 561.25 is: 842.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.57 : 1,227.08 = 561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.57/1,227.08 = 561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.57x = 1,227.08 × 561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.57x = 688,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,698.65/817.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.37

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