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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.39, 1,225.63 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.39, 1,225.63 and 269.42 is: 403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.39 : 1,225.63 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.39/1,225.63 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.39x = 1,225.63 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.39x = 330,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,209.23/817.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.98

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