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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.77, 1,225.42 and 452.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.77, 1,225.42 and 452.67 is: 678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.77 : 1,225.42 = 452.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.77/1,225.42 = 452.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.77x = 1,225.42 × 452.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.77x = 554,710.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,710.87/817.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.32

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