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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.10, 1,228.09 and 384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.10, 1,228.09 and 384.56 is: 577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.10 : 1,228.09 = 384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.10/1,228.09 = 384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.10x = 1,228.09 × 384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.10x = 472,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,278.34/817.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.99

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