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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.74, 1,219.38 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.74, 1,219.38 and 325.96 is: 489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.74 : 1,219.38 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.74/1,219.38 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.74x = 1,219.38 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.74x = 397,469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,469.10/812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.05

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