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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.73, 1,225.19 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.73, 1,225.19 and 354.40 is: 531.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.73 : 1,225.19 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.73/1,225.19 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.73x = 1,225.19 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.73x = 434,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,205.16/816.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.64

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