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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.62, 1,226.43 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.62, 1,226.43 and 354.75 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.62 : 1,226.43 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.62/1,226.43 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.62x = 1,226.43 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.62x = 435,076.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,076.04/817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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