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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.70, 1,218.33 and 401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.70, 1,218.33 and 401.85 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.70 : 1,218.33 = 401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.70/1,218.33 = 401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.70x = 1,218.33 × 401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.70x = 489,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,585.91/812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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