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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.65, 1,217.07 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.65, 1,217.07 and 400.98 is: 601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.65 : 1,217.07 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.65/1,217.07 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.65x = 1,217.07 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.65x = 488,020.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,020.73/811.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.27

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