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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.57, 1,220.96 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.57, 1,220.96 and 467.07 is: 700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.57 : 1,220.96 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.57/1,220.96 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.57x = 1,220.96 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.57x = 570,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,273.79/813.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.95

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