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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.28, 1,228.08 and 784.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.28, 1,228.08 and 784.48 is: 1,175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.28 : 1,228.08 = 784.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.28/1,228.08 = 784.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.28x = 1,228.08 × 784.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.28x = 963,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,404.20/819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.92

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