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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.32, 1,216.95 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.32, 1,216.95 and 400.98 is: 600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.32 : 1,216.95 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.32/1,216.95 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.32x = 1,216.95 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.32x = 487,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,966.53/812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.71

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