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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.70, 1,226.37 and 524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.70, 1,226.37 and 524.32 is: 786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.70 : 1,226.37 = 524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.70/1,226.37 = 524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.70x = 1,226.37 × 524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.70x = 643,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,010.32/817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.36

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