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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.99, 1,227.08 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.99, 1,227.08 and 262.63 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.99 : 1,227.08 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.99/1,227.08 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.99x = 1,227.08 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.99x = 322,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,270.21/817.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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