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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.74, 1,227.15 and 384.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.74, 1,227.15 and 384.93 is: 577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.74 : 1,227.15 = 384.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.74/1,227.15 = 384.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.74x = 1,227.15 × 384.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.74x = 472,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,366.85/817.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.65

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