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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.70, 1,227.20 and 427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.70, 1,227.20 and 427.82 is: 642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.70 : 1,227.20 = 427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.70/1,227.20 = 427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.70x = 1,227.20 × 427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.70x = 525,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,012.43/817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.06

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