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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.75, 1,225.67 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.75, 1,225.67 and 303.75 is: 455.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.75 : 1,225.67 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.75/1,225.67 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.75x = 1,225.67 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.75x = 372,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,295.74/816.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.83

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