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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.72, 1,225.08 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.72, 1,225.08 and 200.43 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.72 : 1,225.08 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.72/1,225.08 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.72x = 1,225.08 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.72x = 245,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,542.78/816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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