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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,224.59 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,224.59 and 613.44 is: 918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,224.59 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,224.59 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,224.59 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 751,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,209.42/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.44

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