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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.90, 1,225.74 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.90, 1,225.74 and 379 is: 567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.90 : 1,225.74 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.90/1,225.74 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.90x = 1,225.74 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.90x = 464,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,555.46/817.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.99

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