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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.86, 1,226.79 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.86, 1,226.79 and 201.56 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.86 : 1,226.79 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.86/1,226.79 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.86x = 1,226.79 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.86x = 247,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,270.78/817.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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