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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.07, 1,225.69 and 269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.07, 1,225.69 and 269.35 is: 404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.07 : 1,225.69 = 269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.07/1,225.69 = 269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.07x = 1,225.69 × 269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.07x = 330,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,139.50/817.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.05

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