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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.70, 1,225.83 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.70, 1,225.83 and 385.38 is: 577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.70 : 1,225.83 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.70/1,225.83 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.70x = 1,225.83 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.70x = 472,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,410.37/817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.73

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