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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,228.95 and 386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,228.95 and 386.19 is: 579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,228.95 = 386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,228.95 = 386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,228.95 × 386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 474,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,608.20/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.50

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