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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.79, 1,226.78 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.79, 1,226.78 and 270.32 is: 405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.79 : 1,226.78 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.79/1,226.78 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.79x = 1,226.78 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.79x = 331,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,615.68/817.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.50

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