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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.54, 1,220.32 and 293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.54, 1,220.32 and 293.57 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.54 : 1,220.32 = 293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.54/1,220.32 = 293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.54x = 1,220.32 × 293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.54x = 358,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,242.51/813.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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