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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.00, 1,229.19 and 381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.00, 1,229.19 and 381.39 is: 571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.00 : 1,229.19 = 381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.00/1,229.19 = 381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.00x = 1,229.19 × 381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.00x = 468,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,798.65/820.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.70

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