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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.33, 1,217.45 and 400.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.33, 1,217.45 and 400.81 is: 601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.33 : 1,217.45 = 400.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.33/1,217.45 = 400.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.33x = 1,217.45 × 400.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.33x = 487,966.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,966.13/811.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.44

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