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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.21, 1,216.66 and 400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.21, 1,216.66 and 400.09 is: 600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.21 : 1,216.66 = 400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.21/1,216.66 = 400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.21x = 1,216.66 × 400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.21x = 486,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,773.50/811.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.06

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