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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.79, 1,226.75 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.79, 1,226.75 and 330.75 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.79 : 1,226.75 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.79/1,226.75 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.79x = 1,226.75 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.79x = 405,745.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,745.91/817.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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