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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.74, 1,228.12 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.74, 1,228.12 and 385.80 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.74 : 1,228.12 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.74/1,228.12 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.74x = 1,228.12 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.74x = 473,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,803.13/818.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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