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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,225.08 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,225.08 and 528.48 is: 791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,225.08 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,225.08 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,225.08 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 647,430.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,430.28/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.56

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