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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.88, 1,225.80 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.88, 1,225.80 and 384.04 is: 576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.88 : 1,225.80 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.88/1,225.80 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.88x = 1,225.80 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.88x = 470,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,756.23/816.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.29

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