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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.69, 1,224.58 and 354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.69, 1,224.58 and 354.34 is: 531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.69 : 1,224.58 = 354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.69/1,224.58 = 354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.69x = 1,224.58 × 354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.69x = 433,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,917.68/816.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.31

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