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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.75, 1,223.98 and 354.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.75, 1,223.98 and 354.17 is: 530.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.75 : 1,223.98 = 354.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.75/1,223.98 = 354.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.75x = 1,223.98 × 354.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.75x = 433,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,499.17/816.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.76

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