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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.75, 1,225.26 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.75, 1,225.26 and 269.09 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.75 : 1,225.26 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.75/1,225.26 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.75x = 1,225.26 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.75x = 329,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,697.74/816.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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