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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.03, 1,217.43 and 400.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.03, 1,217.43 and 400.91 is: 601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.03 : 1,217.43 = 400.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.03/1,217.43 = 400.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.03x = 1,217.43 × 400.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.03x = 488,073.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,073.77/812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.06

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