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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.32, 1,227.76 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.32, 1,227.76 and 386.78 is: 579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.32 : 1,227.76 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.32/1,227.76 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.32x = 1,227.76 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.32x = 474,865.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,865.91/819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.59

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