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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.91, 1,226.85 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.91, 1,226.85 and 673.04 is: 1,009.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.91 : 1,226.85 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.91/1,226.85 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.91x = 1,226.85 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.91x = 825,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,720.11/817.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.56

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