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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.65, 1,226.57 and 240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.65, 1,226.57 and 240.53 is: 360.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.65 : 1,226.57 = 240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.65/1,226.57 = 240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.65x = 1,226.57 × 240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.65x = 295,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,019.55/817.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.81

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