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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.53, 1,219.11 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.53, 1,219.11 and 325.92 is: 489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.53 : 1,219.11 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.53/1,219.11 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.53x = 1,219.11 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.53x = 397,324.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,324.61/812.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.00

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