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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.14, 1,225.75 and 401.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.14, 1,225.75 and 401.05 is: 601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.14 : 1,225.75 = 401.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.14/1,225.75 = 401.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.14x = 1,225.75 × 401.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.14x = 491,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,587.04/817.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.59

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