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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.98, 1,228.88 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.98, 1,228.88 and 357.06 is: 535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.98 : 1,228.88 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.98/1,228.88 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.98x = 1,228.88 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.98x = 438,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,783.89/819.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.12

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