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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.91, 1,226.43 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.91, 1,226.43 and 355.44 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.91 : 1,226.43 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.91/1,226.43 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.91x = 1,226.43 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.91x = 435,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,922.28/817.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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