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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.59, 1,220.54 and 402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.59, 1,220.54 and 402.62 is: 604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.59 : 1,220.54 = 402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.59/1,220.54 = 402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.59x = 1,220.54 × 402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.59x = 491,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,405.70/813.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.00

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