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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.80, 1,219.72 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.80, 1,219.72 and 402.16 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.80 : 1,219.72 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.80/1,219.72 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.80x = 1,219.72 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.80x = 490,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,522.60/812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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