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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.57, 1,220.04 and 351.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.57, 1,220.04 and 351.31 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.57 : 1,220.04 = 351.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.57/1,220.04 = 351.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.57x = 1,220.04 × 351.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.57x = 428,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,615.09/813.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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