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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.84, 1,230.12 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.84, 1,230.12 and 435.12 is: 652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.84 : 1,230.12 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.84/1,230.12 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.84x = 1,230.12 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.84x = 535,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,249.81/819.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.87

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