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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.32, 1,217.02 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.32, 1,217.02 and 400.80 is: 601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.32 : 1,217.02 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.32/1,217.02 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.32x = 1,217.02 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.32x = 487,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,781.62/811.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.22

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