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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.18, 1,224.86 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.18, 1,224.86 and 354.26 is: 531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.18 : 1,224.86 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.18/1,224.86 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.18x = 1,224.86 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.18x = 433,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,920.19/817.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.00

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