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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.91, 1,225.81 and 354.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.91, 1,225.81 and 354.69 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.91 : 1,225.81 = 354.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.91/1,225.81 = 354.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.91x = 1,225.81 × 354.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.91x = 434,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,779.84/816.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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