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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.02, 1,217.99 and 401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.02, 1,217.99 and 401.67 is: 601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.02 : 1,217.99 = 401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.02/1,217.99 = 401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.02x = 1,217.99 × 401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.02x = 489,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,228.03/813.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.75

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