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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.14, 1,228.25 and 559.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.14, 1,228.25 and 559.46 is: 838.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.14 : 1,228.25 = 559.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.14/1,228.25 = 559.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.14x = 1,228.25 × 559.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.14x = 687,161.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,161.21/819.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.88

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