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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.35, 1,226.01 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.35, 1,226.01 and 355.46 is: 533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.35 : 1,226.01 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.35/1,226.01 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.35x = 1,226.01 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.35x = 435,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,791.38/817.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.18

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