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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.76, 1,220.04 and 605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.76, 1,220.04 and 605.28 is: 908.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.76 : 1,220.04 = 605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.76/1,220.04 = 605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.76x = 1,220.04 × 605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.76x = 738,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,465.81/812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.59

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