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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.61, 1,225.20 and 378.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.61, 1,225.20 and 378.99 is: 567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.61 : 1,225.20 = 378.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.61/1,225.20 = 378.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.61x = 1,225.20 × 378.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.61x = 464,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,338.55/817.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.93

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