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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.16, 1,225.02 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.16, 1,225.02 and 406.40 is: 609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.16 : 1,225.02 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.16/1,225.02 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.16x = 1,225.02 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.16x = 497,848.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,848.13/817.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.24

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