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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.45, 1,224.65 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.45, 1,224.65 and 347.94 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.45 : 1,224.65 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.45/1,224.65 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.45x = 1,224.65 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.45x = 426,102.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,102.98/816.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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