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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,224.78 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,224.78 and 268.80 is: 402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,224.78 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,224.78 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,224.78 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 329,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,220.86/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.98

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