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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.90, 1,223.69 and 652.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.90, 1,223.69 and 652.71 is: 981.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.90 : 1,223.69 = 652.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.90/1,223.69 = 652.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.90x = 1,223.69 × 652.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.90x = 798,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,714.70/813.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.34

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