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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.54, 1,226.36 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.54, 1,226.36 and 269.80 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.54 : 1,226.36 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.54/1,226.36 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.54x = 1,226.36 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.54x = 330,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,871.93/817.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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