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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.84, 1,226.35 and 349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.84, 1,226.35 and 349.24 is: 523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.84 : 1,226.35 = 349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.84/1,226.35 = 349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.84x = 1,226.35 × 349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.84x = 428,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,284.34/817.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.68

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