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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.61, 1,224.45 and 469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.61, 1,224.45 and 469.89 is: 703.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.61 : 1,224.45 = 469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.61/1,224.45 = 469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.61x = 1,224.45 × 469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.61x = 575,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,356.81/817.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.71

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