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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.79, 1,225.18 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.79, 1,225.18 and 200.49 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.79 : 1,225.18 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.79/1,225.18 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.79x = 1,225.18 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.79x = 245,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,636.34/816.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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