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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.92, 1,225.56 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.92, 1,225.56 and 269.12 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.92 : 1,225.56 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.92/1,225.56 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.92x = 1,225.56 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.92x = 329,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,822.71/816.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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