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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.24, 1,219.13 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.24, 1,219.13 and 396.69 is: 594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.24 : 1,219.13 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.24/1,219.13 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.24x = 1,219.13 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.24x = 483,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,614.70/813.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.68

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