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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.52, 1,225.40 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.52, 1,225.40 and 355.55 is: 532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.52 : 1,225.40 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.52/1,225.40 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.52x = 1,225.40 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.52x = 435,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,683.07/817.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.94

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