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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.20, 1,226.08 and 384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.20, 1,226.08 and 384.38 is: 576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.20 : 1,226.08 = 384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.20/1,226.08 = 384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.20x = 1,226.08 × 384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.20x = 471,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,280.63/817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.70

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