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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.78, 1,219.93 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.78, 1,219.93 and 293.66 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.78 : 1,219.93 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.78/1,219.93 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.78x = 1,219.93 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.78x = 358,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,244.64/813.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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