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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.90, 1,225.44 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.90, 1,225.44 and 269.13 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.90 : 1,225.44 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.90/1,225.44 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.90x = 1,225.44 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.90x = 329,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,802.67/816.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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