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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,227.56 and 380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,227.56 and 380.43 is: 570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,227.56 = 380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,227.56 = 380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,227.56 × 380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 466,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,998.75/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.29

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