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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.96, 1,221.94 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.96, 1,221.94 and 403.50 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.96 : 1,221.94 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.96/1,221.94 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.96x = 1,221.94 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.96x = 493,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,052.79/813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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