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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.80, 1,219.34 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.80, 1,219.34 and 401.86 is: 602.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.80 : 1,219.34 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.80/1,219.34 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.80x = 1,219.34 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.80x = 490,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,003.97/812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.86

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