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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.40, 1,216.86 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.40, 1,216.86 and 426.44 is: 639.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.40 : 1,216.86 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.40/1,216.86 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.40x = 1,216.86 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.40x = 518,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,917.78/811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.53

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