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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.72, 1,226.58 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.72, 1,226.58 and 201.43 is: 302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.72 : 1,226.58 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.72/1,226.58 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.72x = 1,226.58 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.72x = 247,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,070.01/817.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.15

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