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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.72, 1,227.50 and 385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.72, 1,227.50 and 385.64 is: 578.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.72 : 1,227.50 = 385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.72/1,227.50 = 385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.72x = 1,227.50 × 385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.72x = 473,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,373.10/818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.19

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