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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.89, 1,225.48 and 378.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.89, 1,225.48 and 378.59 is: 567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.89 : 1,225.48 = 378.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.89/1,225.48 = 378.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.89x = 1,225.48 × 378.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.89x = 463,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,947.40/816.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.94

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