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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.68, 1,219.23 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.68, 1,219.23 and 402.01 is: 603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.68 : 1,219.23 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.68/1,219.23 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.68x = 1,219.23 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.68x = 490,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,139.60/812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.12

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