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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.16, 1,225.26 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.16, 1,225.26 and 269.28 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.16 : 1,225.26 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.16/1,225.26 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.16x = 1,225.26 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.16x = 329,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,938.01/817.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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