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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.08, 1,216.62 and 400.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.08, 1,216.62 and 400.23 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.08 : 1,216.62 = 400.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.08/1,216.62 = 400.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.08x = 1,216.62 × 400.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.08x = 486,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,927.82/811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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