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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.06, 1,225.12 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.06, 1,225.12 and 269.20 is: 403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.06 : 1,225.12 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.06/1,225.12 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.06x = 1,225.12 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.06x = 329,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,802.30/817.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.65

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