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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.86, 1,224.86 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.86, 1,224.86 and 268.68 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.86 : 1,224.86 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.86/1,224.86 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.86x = 1,224.86 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.86x = 329,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,095.38/816.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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