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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.80, 1,228.19 and 428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.80, 1,228.19 and 428.06 is: 642.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.80 : 1,228.19 = 428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.80/1,228.19 = 428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.80x = 1,228.19 × 428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.80x = 525,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,737.69/817.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.87

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