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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.72, 1,226.89 and 380.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.72, 1,226.89 and 380.11 is: 569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.72 : 1,226.89 = 380.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.72/1,226.89 = 380.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.72x = 1,226.89 × 380.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.72x = 466,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,350.57/818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.61

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