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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.03, 1,225.22 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.03, 1,225.22 and 296.88 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.03 : 1,225.22 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.03/1,225.22 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.03x = 1,225.22 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.03x = 363,743.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,743.31/817.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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