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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.56, 1,226.52 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.56, 1,226.52 and 379.08 is: 568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.56 : 1,226.52 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.56/1,226.52 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.56x = 1,226.52 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.56x = 464,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,949.20/817.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.70

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