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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.84, 1,224.56 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.84, 1,224.56 and 405.78 is: 608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.84 : 1,224.56 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.84/1,224.56 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.84x = 1,224.56 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.84x = 496,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,901.96/816.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.32

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