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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.01, 1,225.66 and 378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.01, 1,225.66 and 378.08 is: 567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.01 : 1,225.66 = 378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.01/1,225.66 = 378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.01x = 1,225.66 × 378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.01x = 463,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,397.53/817.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.19

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