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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.07, 1,225.04 and 406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.07, 1,225.04 and 406.13 is: 608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.07 : 1,225.04 = 406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.07/1,225.04 = 406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.07x = 1,225.04 × 406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.07x = 497,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,517.34/817.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.91

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