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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.66, 1,226.03 and 384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.66, 1,226.03 and 384.81 is: 577.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.66 : 1,226.03 = 384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.66/1,226.03 = 384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.66x = 1,226.03 × 384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.66x = 471,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,788.60/817.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.00

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