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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.47, 1,226.43 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.47, 1,226.43 and 269.72 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.47 : 1,226.43 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.47/1,226.43 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.47x = 1,226.43 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.47x = 330,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,786.57/817.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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