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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.95, 1,225.53 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.95, 1,225.53 and 268.94 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.95 : 1,225.53 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.95/1,225.53 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.95x = 1,225.53 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.95x = 329,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,587.91/816.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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