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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.78, 1,218.14 and 378.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.78, 1,218.14 and 378.98 is: 567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.78 : 1,218.14 = 378.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.78/1,218.14 = 378.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.78x = 1,218.14 × 378.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.78x = 461,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,648.80/812.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.99

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