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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.96, 1,220.57 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.96, 1,220.57 and 402.93 is: 604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.96 : 1,220.57 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.96/1,220.57 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.96x = 1,220.57 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.96x = 491,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,802.26/813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.21

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