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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.63, 1,220.85 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.63, 1,220.85 and 402.75 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.63 : 1,220.85 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.63/1,220.85 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.63x = 1,220.85 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.63x = 491,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,697.34/813.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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