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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.93, 1,221.29 and 402.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.93, 1,221.29 and 402.99 is: 604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.93 : 1,221.29 = 402.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.93/1,221.29 = 402.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.93x = 1,221.29 × 402.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.93x = 492,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,167.66/813.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.68

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