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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.65, 1,219.86 and 402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.65, 1,219.86 and 402.77 is: 603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.65 : 1,219.86 = 402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.65/1,219.86 = 402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.65x = 1,219.86 × 402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.65x = 491,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,326.06/813.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.86

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