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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.70, 1,229.34 and 386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.70, 1,229.34 and 386.75 is: 580.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.70 : 1,229.34 = 386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.70/1,229.34 = 386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.70x = 1,229.34 × 386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.70x = 475,447.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,447.25/819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.03

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