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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.75, 1,230.17 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.75, 1,230.17 and 386.94 is: 580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.75 : 1,230.17 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.75/1,230.17 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.75x = 1,230.17 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.75x = 476,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,001.98/819.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.67

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