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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.70, 1,225.03 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.70, 1,225.03 and 268.66 is: 402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.70 : 1,225.03 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.70/1,225.03 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.70x = 1,225.03 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.70x = 329,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,116.56/816.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.98

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