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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.11, 1,225.76 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.11, 1,225.76 and 269.46 is: 404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.11 : 1,225.76 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.11/1,225.76 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.11x = 1,225.76 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.11x = 330,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,291.94/817.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.22

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