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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,225.77 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,225.77 and 355.14 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,225.77 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,225.77 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,225.77 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 435,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,319.96/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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