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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.39, 1,220.76 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.39, 1,220.76 and 351.51 is: 527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.39 : 1,220.76 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.39/1,220.76 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.39x = 1,220.76 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.39x = 429,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,109.35/813.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.56

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