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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.57, 1,226.54 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.57, 1,226.54 and 269.79 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.57 : 1,226.54 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.57/1,226.54 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.57x = 1,226.54 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.57x = 330,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,908.23/817.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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