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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.65, 1,226.00 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.65, 1,226.00 and 269.69 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.65 : 1,226.00 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.65/1,226.00 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.65x = 1,226.00 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.65x = 330,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,634.48/817.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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