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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.95, 1,226.79 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.95, 1,226.79 and 240.69 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.95 : 1,226.79 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.95/1,226.79 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.95x = 1,226.79 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.95x = 295,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,271.81/817.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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