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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.10, 1,226.14 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.10, 1,226.14 and 297.14 is: 445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.10 : 1,226.14 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.10/1,226.14 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.10x = 1,226.14 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.10x = 364,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,337.19/817.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.89

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