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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.22, 1,225.15 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.22, 1,225.15 and 354.66 is: 531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.22 : 1,225.15 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.22/1,225.15 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.22x = 1,225.15 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.22x = 434,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,506.88/817.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.69

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