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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.61, 1,226.50 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.61, 1,226.50 and 262.36 is: 393.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.61 : 1,226.50 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.61/1,226.50 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.61x = 1,226.50 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.61x = 321,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,785.42/817.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.57

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