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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.34, 1,217.36 and 422.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.34, 1,217.36 and 422.78 is: 632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.34 : 1,217.36 = 422.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.34/1,217.36 = 422.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.34x = 1,217.36 × 422.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.34x = 514,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,676.52/813.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.80

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