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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.62, 1,215.82 and 399.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.62, 1,215.82 and 399.51 is: 598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.62 : 1,215.82 = 399.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.62/1,215.82 = 399.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.62x = 1,215.82 × 399.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.62x = 485,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,724.17/811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.47

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