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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.93, 1,225.04 and 268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.93, 1,225.04 and 268.83 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.93 : 1,225.04 = 268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.93/1,225.04 = 268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.93x = 1,225.04 × 268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.93x = 329,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,326.16/816.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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