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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.61, 1,225.34 and 405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.61, 1,225.34 and 405.74 is: 608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.61 : 1,225.34 = 405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.61/1,225.34 = 405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.61x = 1,225.34 × 405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.61x = 497,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,167.41/816.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.82

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