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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.76, 1,225.12 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.76, 1,225.12 and 200.46 is: 300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.76 : 1,225.12 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.76/1,225.12 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.76x = 1,225.12 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.76x = 245,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,587.56/816.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.69

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