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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.40, 1,224.99 and 378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.40, 1,224.99 and 378.50 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.40 : 1,224.99 = 378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.40/1,224.99 = 378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.40x = 1,224.99 × 378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.40x = 463,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,658.72/817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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