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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.07, 1,224.69 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.07, 1,224.69 and 355.23 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.07 : 1,224.69 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.07/1,224.69 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.07x = 1,224.69 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.07x = 435,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,045.30/817.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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