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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.77, 1,226.19 and 269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.77, 1,226.19 and 269.81 is: 404.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.77 : 1,226.19 = 269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.77/1,226.19 = 269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.77x = 1,226.19 × 269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.77x = 330,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,832.19/817.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.55

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