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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.95, 1,225.17 and 269.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.95, 1,225.17 and 269.00 is: 403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.95 : 1,225.17 = 269.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.95/1,225.17 = 269.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.95x = 1,225.17 × 269.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.95x = 329,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,564.60/816.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.41

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