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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.45, 1,217.14 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.45, 1,217.14 and 401.10 is: 600.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.45 : 1,217.14 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.45/1,217.14 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.45x = 1,217.14 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.45x = 488,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,193.85/812.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.89

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