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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.63, 1,229.73 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.63, 1,229.73 and 381.09 is: 571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.63 : 1,229.73 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.63/1,229.73 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.63x = 1,229.73 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.63x = 468,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,637.81/819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.77

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