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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.13, 1,228.43 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.13, 1,228.43 and 356.77 is: 535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.13 : 1,228.43 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.13/1,228.43 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.13x = 1,228.43 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.13x = 438,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,270.36/819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.04

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