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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.23, 1,217.76 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.23, 1,217.76 and 400.80 is: 600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.23 : 1,217.76 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.23/1,217.76 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.23x = 1,217.76 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.23x = 488,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,075.55/812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.91

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