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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.56, 1,225.84 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.56, 1,225.84 and 348.81 is: 523.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.56 : 1,225.84 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.56/1,225.84 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.56x = 1,225.84 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.56x = 427,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,585.25/817.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.00

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