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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.63, 1,229.81 and 380.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.63, 1,229.81 and 380.99 is: 571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.63 : 1,229.81 = 380.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.63/1,229.81 = 380.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.63x = 1,229.81 × 380.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.63x = 468,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,545.31/819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.65

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