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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.15, 1,216.37 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.15, 1,216.37 and 607.20 is: 908.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.15 : 1,216.37 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.15/1,216.37 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.15x = 1,216.37 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.15x = 738,576.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,576.83/813.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.29

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