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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.57, 1,224.57 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.57, 1,224.57 and 354.06 is: 530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.57 : 1,224.57 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.57/1,224.57 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.57x = 1,224.57 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.57x = 433,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,571.25/816.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.97

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