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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.07, 1,225.62 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.07, 1,225.62 and 200.79 is: 301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.07 : 1,225.62 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.07/1,225.62 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.07x = 1,225.62 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.07x = 246,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,091.74/817.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.19

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