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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.63, 1,224.85 and 730.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.63, 1,224.85 and 730.61 is: 1,094.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.63 : 1,224.85 = 730.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.63/1,224.85 = 730.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.63x = 1,224.85 × 730.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.63x = 894,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,887.66/817.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.49

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