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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.11, 1,224.72 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.11, 1,224.72 and 354.42 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.11 : 1,224.72 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.11/1,224.72 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.11x = 1,224.72 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.11x = 434,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,065.26/817.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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