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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.82, 1,225.40 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.82, 1,225.40 and 268.97 is: 403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.82 : 1,225.40 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.82/1,225.40 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.82x = 1,225.40 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.82x = 329,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,599.57/816.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.52

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