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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.16, 1,217.87 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.16, 1,217.87 and 416.12 is: 624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.16 : 1,217.87 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.16/1,217.87 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.16x = 1,217.87 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.16x = 506,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,773.98/811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.75

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