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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.77, 1,217.63 and 401.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.77, 1,217.63 and 401.43 is: 601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.77 : 1,217.63 = 401.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.77/1,217.63 = 401.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.77x = 1,217.63 × 401.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.77x = 488,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,789.67/812.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.39

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