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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.69, 1,226.74 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.69, 1,226.74 and 355.36 is: 533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.69 : 1,226.74 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.69/1,226.74 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.69x = 1,226.74 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.69x = 435,934.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,934.33/817.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.13

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