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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.74, 1,228.79 and 408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.74, 1,228.79 and 408.26 is: 611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.74 : 1,228.79 = 408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.74/1,228.79 = 408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.74x = 1,228.79 × 408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.74x = 501,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,660.68/819.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.98

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