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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.68, 1,227.60 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.68, 1,227.60 and 385.68 is: 579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.68 : 1,227.60 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.68/1,227.60 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.68x = 1,227.60 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.68x = 473,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,460.77/817.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.03

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