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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.14, 1,216.71 and 400.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.14, 1,216.71 and 400.79 is: 601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.14 : 1,216.71 = 400.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.14/1,216.71 = 400.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.14x = 1,216.71 × 400.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.14x = 487,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,639.12/811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.18

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