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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.79, 1,226.50 and 269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.79, 1,226.50 and 269.83 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.79 : 1,226.50 = 269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.79/1,226.50 = 269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.79x = 1,226.50 × 269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.79x = 330,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,946.50/817.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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