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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.20, 1,225.26 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.20, 1,225.26 and 384.48 is: 576.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.20 : 1,225.26 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.20/1,225.26 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.20x = 1,225.26 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.20x = 471,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,087.96/817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.47

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