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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.72, 1,225.67 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.72, 1,225.67 and 355.71 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.72 : 1,225.67 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.72/1,225.67 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.72x = 1,225.67 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.72x = 435,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,985.89/817.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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