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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.41, 1,225.68 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.41, 1,225.68 and 354.94 is: 532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.41 : 1,225.68 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.41/1,225.68 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.41x = 1,225.68 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.41x = 435,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,042.86/817.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.22

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