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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.43, 1,226.30 and 355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.43, 1,226.30 and 355.13 is: 532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.43 : 1,226.30 = 355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.43/1,226.30 = 355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.43x = 1,226.30 × 355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.43x = 435,488.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,488.01/817.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.76

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