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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.75, 1,226.96 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.75, 1,226.96 and 355.29 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.75 : 1,226.96 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.75/1,226.96 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.75x = 1,226.96 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.75x = 435,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,926.62/817.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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