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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.03, 1,225.60 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.03, 1,225.60 and 348.42 is: 522.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.03 : 1,225.60 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.03/1,225.60 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.03x = 1,225.60 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.03x = 427,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,023.55/817.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.65

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