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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.51, 1,217.23 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.51, 1,217.23 and 401.16 is: 600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.51 : 1,217.23 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.51/1,217.23 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.51x = 1,217.23 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.51x = 488,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,303.99/812.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.98

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