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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.83, 1,225.76 and 471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.83, 1,225.76 and 471.40 is: 706.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.83 : 1,225.76 = 471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.83/1,225.76 = 471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.83x = 1,225.76 × 471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.83x = 577,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,817.84/817.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.53

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