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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.74, 1,220.60 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.74, 1,220.60 and 469.32 is: 703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.74 : 1,220.60 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.74/1,220.60 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.74x = 1,220.60 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.74x = 572,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,851.99/813.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.98

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