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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.57, 1,220.68 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.57, 1,220.68 and 357.25 is: 536.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.57 : 1,220.68 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.57/1,220.68 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.57x = 1,220.68 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.57x = 436,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,086.14/813.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.02

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