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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.62, 1,226.02 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.62, 1,226.02 and 349.02 is: 523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.62 : 1,226.02 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.62/1,226.02 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.62x = 1,226.02 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.62x = 427,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,905.94/817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.36

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