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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.30, 1,225.95 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.30, 1,225.95 and 384.22 is: 576.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.30 : 1,225.95 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.30/1,225.95 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.30x = 1,225.95 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.30x = 471,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,034.51/817.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.33

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