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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.56, 1,220.22 and 677.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.56, 1,220.22 and 677.48 is: 1,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.56 : 1,220.22 = 677.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.56/1,220.22 = 677.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.56x = 1,220.22 × 677.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.56x = 826,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,674.65/813.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.12

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