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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.56, 1,218.92 and 652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.56, 1,218.92 and 652.23 is: 977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.56 : 1,218.92 = 652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.56/1,218.92 = 652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.56x = 1,218.92 × 652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.56x = 795,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,012.93/813.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.21

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