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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.93, 1,220.02 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.93, 1,220.02 and 351.92 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.93 : 1,220.02 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.93/1,220.02 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.93x = 1,220.02 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.93x = 429,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,351.61/813.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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