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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.77, 1,225.29 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.77, 1,225.29 and 268.80 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.77 : 1,225.29 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.77/1,225.29 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.77x = 1,225.29 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.77x = 329,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,357.95/816.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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