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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.76, 1,225.93 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.76, 1,225.93 and 355.56 is: 533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.76 : 1,225.93 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.76/1,225.93 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.76x = 1,225.93 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.76x = 435,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,891.67/817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.03

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