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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.74, 1,218.66 and 400.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.74, 1,218.66 and 400.99 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.74 : 1,218.66 = 400.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.74/1,218.66 = 400.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.74x = 1,218.66 × 400.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.74x = 488,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,670.47/812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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