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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.45, 1,226.14 and 348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.45, 1,226.14 and 348.94 is: 523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.45 : 1,226.14 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.45/1,226.14 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.45x = 1,226.14 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.45x = 427,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,849.29/817.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.40

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