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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.69, 1,219.44 and 379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.69, 1,219.44 and 379.79 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.69 : 1,219.44 = 379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.69/1,219.44 = 379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.69x = 1,219.44 × 379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.69x = 463,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,131.12/812.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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