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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.40, 1,225.42 and 269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.40, 1,225.42 and 269.29 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.40 : 1,225.42 = 269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.40/1,225.42 = 269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.40x = 1,225.42 × 269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.40x = 329,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,994.21/817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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