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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.08, 1,218.12 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.08, 1,218.12 and 379.36 is: 569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.08 : 1,218.12 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.08/1,218.12 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.08x = 1,218.12 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.08x = 462,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,106.00/812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.04

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