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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.73, 1,225.81 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.73, 1,225.81 and 355.05 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.73 : 1,225.81 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.73/1,225.81 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.73x = 1,225.81 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.73x = 435,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,223.84/817.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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