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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.80, 1,221.13 and 443.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.80, 1,221.13 and 443.87 is: 666.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.80 : 1,221.13 = 443.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.80/1,221.13 = 443.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.80x = 1,221.13 × 443.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.80x = 542,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,029.22/813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.05

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