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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.74, 1,225.16 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.74, 1,225.16 and 268.98 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.74 : 1,225.16 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.74/1,225.16 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.74x = 1,225.16 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.74x = 329,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,543.54/816.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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