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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.76, 1,224.43 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.76, 1,224.43 and 354.56 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.76 : 1,224.43 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.76/1,224.43 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.76x = 1,224.43 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.76x = 434,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,126.89/816.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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