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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.51, 1,226.35 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.51, 1,226.35 and 262.02 is: 393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.51 : 1,226.35 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.51/1,226.35 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.51x = 1,226.35 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.51x = 321,333.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,333.15/817.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.06

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