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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.76, 1,230.18 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.76, 1,230.18 and 386.96 is: 580.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.76 : 1,230.18 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.76/1,230.18 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.76x = 1,230.18 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.76x = 476,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,030.45/819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.69

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