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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,225.52 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,225.52 and 384.24 is: 576.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,225.52 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,225.52 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,225.52 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 470,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,893.80/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.40

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