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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.80, 1,220.70 and 619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.80, 1,220.70 and 619.40 is: 929.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.80 : 1,220.70 = 619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.80/1,220.70 = 619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.80x = 1,220.70 × 619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.80x = 756,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,101.58/813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.10

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