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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.84, 1,227.57 and 665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.84, 1,227.57 and 665.56 is: 999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.84 : 1,227.57 = 665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.84/1,227.57 = 665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.84x = 1,227.57 × 665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.84x = 817,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,021.49/817.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.00

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