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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.54, 1,224.57 and 405.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.54, 1,224.57 and 405.42 is: 608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.54 : 1,224.57 = 405.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.54/1,224.57 = 405.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.54x = 1,224.57 × 405.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.54x = 496,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,465.17/816.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.01

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