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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.98, 1,225.89 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.98, 1,225.89 and 355.07 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.98 : 1,225.89 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.98/1,225.89 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.98x = 1,225.89 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.98x = 435,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,270.63/817.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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