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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.52, 1,228.72 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.52, 1,228.72 and 435.04 is: 652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.52 : 1,228.72 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.52/1,228.72 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.52x = 1,228.72 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.52x = 534,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,542.35/819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.26

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