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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.60, 1,226.93 and 471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.60, 1,226.93 and 471.61 is: 707.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.60 : 1,226.93 = 471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.60/1,226.93 = 471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.60x = 1,226.93 × 471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.60x = 578,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,632.46/817.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.72

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