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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,226.88 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,226.88 and 406.89 is: 609.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,226.88 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,226.88 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,226.88 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 499,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,205.20/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.53

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