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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.51, 1,226.37 and 269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.51, 1,226.37 and 269.65 is: 404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.51 : 1,226.37 = 269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.51/1,226.37 = 269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.51x = 1,226.37 × 269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.51x = 330,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,689.32/817.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.51

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