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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.93, 1,218.58 and 402.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.93, 1,218.58 and 402.37 is: 603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.93 : 1,218.58 = 402.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.93/1,218.58 = 402.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.93x = 1,218.58 × 402.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.93x = 490,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,315.98/812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.15

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