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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.90, 1,219.57 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.90, 1,219.57 and 235.77 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.90 : 1,219.57 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.90/1,219.57 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.90x = 1,219.57 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.90x = 287,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,536.84/812.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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