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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,220 and 806.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,220 and 806.44 is: 1,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,220 = 806.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,220 = 806.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,220 × 806.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 983,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,856.80/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.16

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