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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.34, 1,218.06 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.34, 1,218.06 and 379.08 is: 568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.34 : 1,218.06 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.34/1,218.06 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.34x = 1,218.06 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.34x = 461,742.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,742.18/812.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.41

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