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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.34, 1,225.40 and 384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.34, 1,225.40 and 384.39 is: 576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.34 : 1,225.40 = 384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.34/1,225.40 = 384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.34x = 1,225.40 × 384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.34x = 471,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,029.58/817.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.30

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