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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811, 1,217.31 and 427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811, 1,217.31 and 427.06 is: 641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811 : 1,217.31 = 427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811/1,217.31 = 427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811x = 1,217.31 × 427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811x = 519,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,864.41/811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.02

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