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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.75, 1,224.32 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.75, 1,224.32 and 383.13 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.75 : 1,224.32 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.75/1,224.32 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.75x = 1,224.32 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.75x = 469,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,071.81/816.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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