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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.55, 1,216.23 and 400.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.55, 1,216.23 and 400.42 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.55 : 1,216.23 = 400.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.55/1,216.23 = 400.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.55x = 1,216.23 × 400.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.55x = 487,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,002.82/810.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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