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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.10, 1,216.81 and 399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.10, 1,216.81 and 399.75 is: 599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.10 : 1,216.81 = 399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.10/1,216.81 = 399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.10x = 1,216.81 × 399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.10x = 486,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,423.70/811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.71

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