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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.37, 1,225.13 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.37, 1,225.13 and 354.45 is: 531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.37 : 1,225.13 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.37/1,225.13 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.37x = 1,225.13 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.37x = 434,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,248.21/817.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.28

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