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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,218.96 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,218.96 and 379.92 is: 569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,218.96 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,218.96 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,218.96 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 463,107.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,107.28/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.63

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