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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.71, 1,226.57 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.71, 1,226.57 and 240.59 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.71 : 1,226.57 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.71/1,226.57 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.71x = 1,226.57 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.71x = 295,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,093.14/817.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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