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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.19, 1,229.38 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.19, 1,229.38 and 386.44 is: 579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.19 : 1,229.38 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.19/1,229.38 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.19x = 1,229.38 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.19x = 475,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,077.57/820.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.23

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