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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.33, 1,226.05 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.33, 1,226.05 and 269.52 is: 404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.33 : 1,226.05 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.33/1,226.05 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.33x = 1,226.05 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.33x = 330,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,443.55/817.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.30

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