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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.66, 1,217.49 and 400.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.66, 1,217.49 and 400.99 is: 601.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.66 : 1,217.49 = 400.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.66/1,217.49 = 400.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.66x = 1,217.49 × 400.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.66x = 488,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,201.32/811.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.49

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