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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.16, 1,225.73 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.16, 1,225.73 and 378.24 is: 567.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.16 : 1,225.73 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.16/1,225.73 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.16x = 1,225.73 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.16x = 463,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,616.46/817.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.35

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