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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.89, 1,225.89 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.89, 1,225.89 and 355.10 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.89 : 1,225.89 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.89/1,225.89 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.89x = 1,225.89 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.89x = 435,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,307.41/816.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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