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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.24, 1,225.51 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.24, 1,225.51 and 297.07 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.24 : 1,225.51 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.24/1,225.51 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.24x = 1,225.51 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.24x = 364,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,062.26/817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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