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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.54, 1,226.53 and 355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.54, 1,226.53 and 355.22 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.54 : 1,226.53 = 355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.54/1,226.53 = 355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.54x = 1,226.53 × 355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.54x = 435,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,687.99/817.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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