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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.14, 1,227.34 and 529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.14, 1,227.34 and 529.98 is: 794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.14 : 1,227.34 = 529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.14/1,227.34 = 529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.14x = 1,227.34 × 529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.14x = 650,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,465.65/819.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.08

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