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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.02, 1,225.53 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.02, 1,225.53 and 269.26 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.02 : 1,225.53 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.02/1,225.53 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.02x = 1,225.53 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.02x = 329,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,983.14/817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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