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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.83, 1,226.06 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.83, 1,226.06 and 355.26 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.83 : 1,226.06 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.83/1,226.06 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.83x = 1,226.06 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.83x = 435,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,572.25/817.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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