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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.28, 1,225.54 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.28, 1,225.54 and 296.92 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.28 : 1,225.54 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.28/1,225.54 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.28x = 1,225.54 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.28x = 363,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,879.72/817.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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