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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.60, 1,224.60 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.60, 1,224.60 and 432.04 is: 647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.60 : 1,224.60 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.60/1,224.60 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.60x = 1,224.60 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.60x = 529,076.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,076.18/817.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.11

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