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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,219.25 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,219.25 and 379.69 is: 569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,219.25 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,219.25 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,219.25 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 462,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,934.93/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.53

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