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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.97, 1,225.28 and 680.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.97, 1,225.28 and 680.57 is: 1,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.97 : 1,225.28 = 680.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.97/1,225.28 = 680.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.97x = 1,225.28 × 680.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.97x = 833,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,893.57/817.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.47

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