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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.88, 1,220.34 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.88, 1,220.34 and 293.84 is: 440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.88 : 1,220.34 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.88/1,220.34 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.88x = 1,220.34 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.88x = 358,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,584.71/813.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.59

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