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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.98, 1,229.88 and 381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.98, 1,229.88 and 381.14 is: 571.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.98 : 1,229.88 = 381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.98/1,229.88 = 381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.98x = 1,229.88 × 381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.98x = 468,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,756.46/819.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.67

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