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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.25, 1,225.06 and 383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.25, 1,225.06 and 383.63 is: 575.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.25 : 1,225.06 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.25/1,225.06 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.25x = 1,225.06 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.25x = 469,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,969.77/817.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.06

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