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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.76, 1,219.14 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.76, 1,219.14 and 401.82 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.76 : 1,219.14 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.76/1,219.14 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.76x = 1,219.14 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.76x = 489,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,874.83/812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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