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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.96, 1,220.80 and 652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.96, 1,220.80 and 652.60 is: 978.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.96 : 1,220.80 = 652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.96/1,220.80 = 652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.96x = 1,220.80 × 652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.96x = 796,694.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,694.08/813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.79

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