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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.66, 1,219.14 and 350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.66, 1,219.14 and 350.39 is: 525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.66 : 1,219.14 = 350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.66/1,219.14 = 350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.66x = 1,219.14 × 350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.66x = 427,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,177.51/812.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.66

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