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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.78, 1,219.20 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.78, 1,219.20 and 312.56 is: 468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.78 : 1,219.20 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.78/1,219.20 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.78x = 1,219.20 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.78x = 381,073.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,073.15/812.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.85

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