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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.75, 1,219.82 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.75, 1,219.82 and 326.13 is: 489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.75 : 1,219.82 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.75/1,219.82 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.75x = 1,219.82 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.75x = 397,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,818.27/812.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.47

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