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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.84, 1,216.71 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.84, 1,216.71 and 400.04 is: 600.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.84 : 1,216.71 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.84/1,216.71 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.84x = 1,216.71 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.84x = 486,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,732.67/810.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.28

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