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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.55, 1,220.67 and 351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.55, 1,220.67 and 351.43 is: 527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.55 : 1,220.67 = 351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.55/1,220.67 = 351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.55x = 1,220.67 × 351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.55x = 428,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,980.06/813.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.29

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