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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.26, 1,226.07 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.26, 1,226.07 and 384.18 is: 576.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.26 : 1,226.07 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.26/1,226.07 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.26x = 1,226.07 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.26x = 471,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,031.57/817.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.35

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