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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.87, 1,228.87 and 356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.87, 1,228.87 and 356.95 is: 535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.87 : 1,228.87 = 356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.87/1,228.87 = 356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.87x = 1,228.87 × 356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.87x = 438,645.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,645.15/819.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.02

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