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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.71, 1,224.48 and 452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.71, 1,224.48 and 452.10 is: 677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.71 : 1,224.48 = 452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.71/1,224.48 = 452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.71x = 1,224.48 × 452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.71x = 553,587.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,587.41/817.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.00

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