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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.59, 1,225.17 and 378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.59, 1,225.17 and 378.05 is: 567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.59 : 1,225.17 = 378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.59/1,225.17 = 378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.59x = 1,225.17 × 378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.59x = 463,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,169.39/816.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.20

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