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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.94, 1,221.11 and 403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.94, 1,221.11 and 403.27 is: 605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.94 : 1,221.11 = 403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.94/1,221.11 = 403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.94x = 1,221.11 × 403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.94x = 492,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,437.03/813.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.00

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