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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.85, 1,226.91 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.85, 1,226.91 and 270.16 is: 405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.85 : 1,226.91 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.85/1,226.91 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.85x = 1,226.91 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.85x = 331,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,462.01/817.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.28

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