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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.09, 1,225.53 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.09, 1,225.53 and 296.93 is: 445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.09 : 1,225.53 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.09/1,225.53 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.09x = 1,225.53 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.09x = 363,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,899.69/817.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.36

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