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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.83, 1,224.72 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.83, 1,224.72 and 406.32 is: 609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.83 : 1,224.72 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.83/1,224.72 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.83x = 1,224.72 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.83x = 497,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,623.64/816.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.21

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