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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.68, 1,229.73 and 409.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.68, 1,229.73 and 409.01 is: 613.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.68 : 1,229.73 = 409.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.68/1,229.73 = 409.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.68x = 1,229.73 × 409.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.68x = 502,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,971.87/819.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.62

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