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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.42, 1,225.80 and 384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.42, 1,225.80 and 384.28 is: 576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.42 : 1,225.80 = 384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.42/1,225.80 = 384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.42x = 1,225.80 × 384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.42x = 471,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,050.42/817.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.26

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