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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.37, 1,219.82 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.37, 1,219.82 and 375.98 is: 563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.37 : 1,219.82 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.37/1,219.82 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.37x = 1,219.82 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.37x = 458,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,619.94/814.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.16

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