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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.81, 1,218.06 and 401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.81, 1,218.06 and 401.38 is: 601.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.81 : 1,218.06 = 401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.81/1,218.06 = 401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.81x = 1,218.06 × 401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.81x = 488,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,901.88/812.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.49

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