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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.83, 1,229.52 and 559.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.83, 1,229.52 and 559.78 is: 839.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.83 : 1,229.52 = 559.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.83/1,229.52 = 559.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.83x = 1,229.52 × 559.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.83x = 688,260.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,260.71/819.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.52

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