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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.85, 1,226.41 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.85, 1,226.41 and 240.59 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.85 : 1,226.41 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.85/1,226.41 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.85x = 1,226.41 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.85x = 295,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,061.98/817.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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