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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.22, 1,226.18 and 354.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.22, 1,226.18 and 354.77 is: 532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.22 : 1,226.18 = 354.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.22/1,226.18 = 354.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.22x = 1,226.18 × 354.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.22x = 435,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,011.88/817.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.31

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