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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.28, 1,217.48 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.28, 1,217.48 and 396.02 is: 593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.28 : 1,217.48 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.28/1,217.48 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.28x = 1,217.48 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.28x = 482,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,138.36/812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.56

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