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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.55, 1,225.63 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.55, 1,225.63 and 354.98 is: 532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.55 : 1,225.63 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.55/1,225.63 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.55x = 1,225.63 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.55x = 435,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,073.71/817.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.17

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