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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.86, 1,224.26 and 383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.86, 1,224.26 and 383.06 is: 574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.86 : 1,224.26 = 383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.86/1,224.26 = 383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.86x = 1,224.26 × 383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.86x = 468,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,967.62/816.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.11

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