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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.01, 1,224.45 and 383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.01, 1,224.45 and 383.06 is: 574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.01 : 1,224.45 = 383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.01/1,224.45 = 383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.01x = 1,224.45 × 383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.01x = 469,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,040.88/816.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.80

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