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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.73, 1,225.26 and 405.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.73, 1,225.26 and 405.38 is: 608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.73 : 1,225.26 = 405.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.73/1,225.26 = 405.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.73x = 1,225.26 × 405.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.73x = 496,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,698.96/816.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.16

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