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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.14, 1,225.71 and 406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.14, 1,225.71 and 406.79 is: 610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.14 : 1,225.71 = 406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.14/1,225.71 = 406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.14x = 1,225.71 × 406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.14x = 498,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,600.44/817.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.18

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