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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.99, 1,219.37 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.99, 1,219.37 and 379.83 is: 568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.99 : 1,219.37 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.99/1,219.37 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.99x = 1,219.37 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.99x = 463,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,151.41/813.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.99

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