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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.38, 1,225.68 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.38, 1,225.68 and 269.40 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.38 : 1,225.68 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.38/1,225.68 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.38x = 1,225.68 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.38x = 330,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,198.19/817.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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