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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.76, 1,220.49 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.76, 1,220.49 and 396.88 is: 595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.76 : 1,220.49 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.76/1,220.49 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.76x = 1,220.49 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.76x = 484,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,382.73/813.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.24

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