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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.97, 1,225.58 and 269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.97, 1,225.58 and 269.21 is: 403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.97 : 1,225.58 = 269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.97/1,225.58 = 269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.97x = 1,225.58 × 269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.97x = 329,937.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,937.05/816.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.85

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