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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.11, 1,216.82 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.11, 1,216.82 and 400.04 is: 600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.11 : 1,216.82 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.11/1,216.82 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.11x = 1,216.82 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.11x = 486,776.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,776.15/811.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.13

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