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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.05, 1,225.31 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.05, 1,225.31 and 269.11 is: 403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.05 : 1,225.31 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.05/1,225.31 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.05x = 1,225.31 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.05x = 329,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,737.98/817.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.57

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