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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.69, 1,220.57 and 351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.69, 1,220.57 and 351.13 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.69 : 1,220.57 = 351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.69/1,220.57 = 351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.69x = 1,220.57 × 351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.69x = 428,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,578.74/813.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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