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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.81, 1,225.77 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.81, 1,225.77 and 355.50 is: 532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.81 : 1,225.77 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.81/1,225.77 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.81x = 1,225.77 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.81x = 435,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,764.30/817.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.84

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