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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.14, 1,218.95 and 578.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.14, 1,218.95 and 578.64 is: 867.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.14 : 1,218.95 = 578.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.14/1,218.95 = 578.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.14x = 1,218.95 × 578.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.14x = 705,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,330.33/813.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.42

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