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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.92, 1,220.86 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.92, 1,220.86 and 351.76 is: 527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.92 : 1,220.86 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.92/1,220.86 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.92x = 1,220.86 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.92x = 429,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,449.71/813.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.63

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