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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.08, 1,217.24 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.08, 1,217.24 and 400.40 is: 600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.08 : 1,217.24 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.08/1,217.24 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.08x = 1,217.24 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.08x = 487,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,382.90/812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.17

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