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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.51, 1,216.86 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.51, 1,216.86 and 400.32 is: 599.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.51 : 1,216.86 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.51/1,216.86 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.51x = 1,216.86 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.51x = 487,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,133.40/812.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.54

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