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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.23, 1,225.91 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.23, 1,225.91 and 261.95 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.23 : 1,225.91 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.23/1,225.91 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.23x = 1,225.91 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.23x = 321,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,121.81/817.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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