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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.74, 1,217.16 and 399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.74, 1,217.16 and 399.99 is: 599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.74 : 1,217.16 = 399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.74/1,217.16 = 399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.74x = 1,217.16 × 399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.74x = 486,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,851.83/811.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.76

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