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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.18, 1,225.97 and 355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.18, 1,225.97 and 355.03 is: 532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.18 : 1,225.97 = 355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.18/1,225.97 = 355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.18x = 1,225.97 × 355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.18x = 435,256.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,256.13/817.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.63

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