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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.20, 1,225.02 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.20, 1,225.02 and 297.07 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.20 : 1,225.02 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.20/1,225.02 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.20x = 1,225.02 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.20x = 363,916.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,916.69/817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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