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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.59, 1,220.91 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.59, 1,220.91 and 402.76 is: 604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.59 : 1,220.91 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.59/1,220.91 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.59x = 1,220.91 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.59x = 491,726.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,726.86/813.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.39

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