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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.27, 1,224.58 and 383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.27, 1,224.58 and 383.19 is: 574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.27 : 1,224.58 = 383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.27/1,224.58 = 383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.27x = 1,224.58 × 383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.27x = 469,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,246.81/816.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.87

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