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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.92, 1,219.76 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.92, 1,219.76 and 402.48 is: 603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.92 : 1,219.76 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.92/1,219.76 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.92x = 1,219.76 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.92x = 490,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,929.00/812.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.91

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