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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.42, 1,220.74 and 653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.42, 1,220.74 and 653.04 is: 980.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.42 : 1,220.74 = 653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.42/1,220.74 = 653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.42x = 1,220.74 × 653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.42x = 797,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,190.42/813.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.05

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