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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.13, 1,226.26 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.13, 1,226.26 and 406.56 is: 610.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.13 : 1,226.26 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.13/1,226.26 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.13x = 1,226.26 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.13x = 498,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,547.20/817.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.12

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