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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.40, 1,216.13 and 399.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.40, 1,216.13 and 399.61 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.40 : 1,216.13 = 399.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.40/1,216.13 = 399.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.40x = 1,216.13 × 399.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.40x = 485,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,975.67/811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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