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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.06, 1,223.26 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.06, 1,223.26 and 405.48 is: 607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.06 : 1,223.26 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.06/1,223.26 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.06x = 1,223.26 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.06x = 496,007.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,007.46/816.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.81

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