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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.66, 1,221.02 and 351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.66, 1,221.02 and 351.89 is: 528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.66 : 1,221.02 = 351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.66/1,221.02 = 351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.66x = 1,221.02 × 351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.66x = 429,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,664.73/813.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.06

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