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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.20, 1,217.60 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.20, 1,217.60 and 400.80 is: 601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.20 : 1,217.60 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.20/1,217.60 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.20x = 1,217.60 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.20x = 488,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,014.08/811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.60

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