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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.76, 1,219.68 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.76, 1,219.68 and 402.18 is: 603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.76 : 1,219.68 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.76/1,219.68 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.76x = 1,219.68 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.76x = 490,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,530.90/812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.54

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