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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.74, 1,219.17 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.74, 1,219.17 and 235.66 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.74 : 1,219.17 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.74/1,219.17 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.74x = 1,219.17 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.74x = 287,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,302.33/812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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