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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.86, 1,221.29 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.86, 1,221.29 and 351.64 is: 527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.86 : 1,221.29 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.86/1,221.29 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.86x = 1,221.29 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.86x = 429,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,454.42/813.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.68

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