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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.39, 1,228.79 and 263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.39, 1,228.79 and 263.99 is: 395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.39 : 1,228.79 = 263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.39/1,228.79 = 263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.39x = 1,228.79 × 263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.39x = 324,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,382.79/819.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.88

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