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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.53, 1,217.61 and 401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.53, 1,217.61 and 401.23 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.53 : 1,217.61 = 401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.53/1,217.61 = 401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.53x = 1,217.61 × 401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.53x = 488,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,541.66/812.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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