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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.66, 1,225.38 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.66, 1,225.38 and 377.78 is: 566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.66 : 1,225.38 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.66/1,225.38 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.66x = 1,225.38 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.66x = 462,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,919.35/816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.84

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