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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.92, 1,217.89 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.92, 1,217.89 and 401.41 is: 602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.92 : 1,217.89 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.92/1,217.89 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.92x = 1,217.89 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.92x = 488,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,866.14/811.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.11

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