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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.64, 1,220.40 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.64, 1,220.40 and 397.04 is: 595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.64 : 1,220.40 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.64/1,220.40 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.64x = 1,220.40 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.64x = 484,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,547.62/813.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.53

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