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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.29, 1,225.76 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.29, 1,225.76 and 269.33 is: 403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.29 : 1,225.76 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.29/1,225.76 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.29x = 1,225.76 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.29x = 330,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,126.47/817.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.93

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