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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.80, 1,226.85 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.80, 1,226.85 and 269.82 is: 404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.80 : 1,226.85 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.80/1,226.85 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.80x = 1,226.85 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.80x = 331,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,028.67/817.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.78

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