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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.80, 1,219 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.80, 1,219 and 379.52 is: 569.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.80 : 1,219 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.80/1,219 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.80x = 1,219 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.80x = 462,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,634.88/812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.19

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