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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.14, 1,224.55 and 405.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.14, 1,224.55 and 405.87 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.14 : 1,224.55 = 405.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.14/1,224.55 = 405.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.14x = 1,224.55 × 405.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.14x = 497,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,008.11/817.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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