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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.72, 1,228.38 and 428.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.72, 1,228.38 and 428.87 is: 642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.72 : 1,228.38 = 428.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.72/1,228.38 = 428.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.72x = 1,228.38 × 428.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.72x = 526,809.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,809.19/819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.67

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