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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.74, 1,217.73 and 400.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.74, 1,217.73 and 400.89 is: 601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.74 : 1,217.73 = 400.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.74/1,217.73 = 400.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.74x = 1,217.73 × 400.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.74x = 488,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,175.78/811.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.39

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