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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.74, 1,228.88 and 409.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.74, 1,228.88 and 409.07 is: 613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.74 : 1,228.88 = 409.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.74/1,228.88 = 409.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.74x = 1,228.88 × 409.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.74x = 502,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,689.75/819.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.23

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