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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.56, 1,228.39 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.56, 1,228.39 and 357.25 is: 535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.56 : 1,228.39 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.56/1,228.39 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.56x = 1,228.39 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.56x = 438,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,842.33/819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.46

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