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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.14, 1,227.06 and 379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.14, 1,227.06 and 379.78 is: 568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.14 : 1,227.06 = 379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.14/1,227.06 = 379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.14x = 1,227.06 × 379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.14x = 466,006.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,006.71/819.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.90

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