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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.98, 1,225.48 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.98, 1,225.48 and 354.74 is: 532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.98 : 1,225.48 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.98/1,225.48 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.98x = 1,225.48 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.98x = 434,728.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,728.95/816.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.12

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