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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.83, 1,218.20 and 401.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.83, 1,218.20 and 401.31 is: 602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.83 : 1,218.20 = 401.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.83/1,218.20 = 401.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.83x = 1,218.20 × 401.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.83x = 488,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,873.84/811.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.19

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