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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.37, 1,226.07 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.37, 1,226.07 and 201.08 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.37 : 1,226.07 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.37/1,226.07 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.37x = 1,226.07 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.37x = 246,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,538.16/817.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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