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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.58, 1,221.14 and 403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.58, 1,221.14 and 403.01 is: 604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.58 : 1,221.14 = 403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.58/1,221.14 = 403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.58x = 1,221.14 × 403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.58x = 492,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,131.11/813.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.90

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