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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.30, 1,217.25 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.30, 1,217.25 and 401.72 is: 601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.30 : 1,217.25 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.30/1,217.25 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.30x = 1,217.25 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.30x = 488,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,987.58/812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.98

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