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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.69, 1,224.99 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.69, 1,224.99 and 354.15 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.69 : 1,224.99 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.69/1,224.99 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.69x = 1,224.99 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.69x = 433,830.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,830.21/816.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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