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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.73, 1,226.14 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.73, 1,226.14 and 290.37 is: 435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.73 : 1,226.14 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.73/1,226.14 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.73x = 1,226.14 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.73x = 356,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,038.14/817.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.40

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