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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.94, 1,225.92 and 349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.94, 1,225.92 and 349.22 is: 523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.94 : 1,225.92 = 349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.94/1,225.92 = 349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.94x = 1,225.92 × 349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.94x = 428,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,115.78/817.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.41

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