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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.91, 1,224.93 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.91, 1,224.93 and 354.44 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.91 : 1,224.93 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.91/1,224.93 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.91x = 1,224.93 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.91x = 434,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,164.19/816.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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