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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.13, 1,217.27 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.13, 1,217.27 and 401.55 is: 601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.13 : 1,217.27 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.13/1,217.27 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.13x = 1,217.27 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.13x = 488,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,791.21/812.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.87

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