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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.65, 1,219.06 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.65, 1,219.06 and 235.52 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.65 : 1,219.06 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.65/1,219.06 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.65x = 1,219.06 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.65x = 287,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,116.35/812.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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