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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.60, 1,229.18 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.60, 1,229.18 and 357.14 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.60 : 1,229.18 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.60/1,229.18 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.60x = 1,229.18 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.60x = 438,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,981.41/819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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