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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.72, 1,226.64 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.72, 1,226.64 and 240.64 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.72 : 1,226.64 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.72/1,226.64 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.72x = 1,226.64 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.72x = 295,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,178.65/817.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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