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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.17, 1,217.08 and 441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.17, 1,217.08 and 441.66 is: 661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.17 : 1,217.08 = 441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.17/1,217.08 = 441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.17x = 1,217.08 × 441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.17x = 537,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,535.55/812.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.85

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