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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.68, 1,224.39 and 642.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.68, 1,224.39 and 642.82 is: 962.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.68 : 1,224.39 = 642.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.68/1,224.39 = 642.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.68x = 1,224.39 × 642.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.68x = 787,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,062.38/817.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.56

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