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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,225.26 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,225.26 and 529.56 is: 793.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,225.26 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,225.26 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,225.26 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 648,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,848.69/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.29

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