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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.04, 1,224.96 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.04, 1,224.96 and 383.84 is: 575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.04 : 1,224.96 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.04/1,224.96 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.04x = 1,224.96 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.04x = 470,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,188.65/817.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.48

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