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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.76, 1,216.68 and 400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.76, 1,216.68 and 400.18 is: 600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.76 : 1,216.68 = 400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.76/1,216.68 = 400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.76x = 1,216.68 × 400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.76x = 486,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,891.00/810.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.54

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