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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.53, 1,226.39 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.53, 1,226.39 and 269.56 is: 404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.53 : 1,226.39 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.53/1,226.39 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.53x = 1,226.39 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.53x = 330,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,587.39/817.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.38

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