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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.64, 1,225.00 and 400.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.64, 1,225.00 and 400.55 is: 600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.64 : 1,225.00 = 400.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.64/1,225.00 = 400.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.64x = 1,225.00 × 400.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.64x = 490,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,671.75/816.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.85

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