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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.06, 1,227.65 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.06, 1,227.65 and 356.76 is: 534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.06 : 1,227.65 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.06/1,227.65 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.06x = 1,227.65 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.06x = 437,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,974.63/819.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.73

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