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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.10, 1,225.24 and 268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.10, 1,225.24 and 268.93 is: 403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.10 : 1,225.24 = 268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.10/1,225.24 = 268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.10x = 1,225.24 × 268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.10x = 329,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,500.06/817.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.26

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