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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.76, 1,217.45 and 400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.76, 1,217.45 and 400.75 is: 601.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.76 : 1,217.45 = 400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.76/1,217.45 = 400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.76x = 1,217.45 × 400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.76x = 487,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,891.05/811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.03

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