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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.84, 1,226.60 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.84, 1,226.60 and 240.56 is: 360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.84 : 1,226.60 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.84/1,226.60 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.84x = 1,226.60 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.84x = 295,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,070.90/817.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.79

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