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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.08, 1,218.52 and 401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.08, 1,218.52 and 401.56 is: 602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.08 : 1,218.52 = 401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.08/1,218.52 = 401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.08x = 1,218.52 × 401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.08x = 489,308.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,308.89/812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.54

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