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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.94, 1,228.95 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.94, 1,228.95 and 386.13 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.94 : 1,228.95 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.94/1,228.95 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.94x = 1,228.95 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.94x = 474,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,532.53/818.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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