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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.19, 1,226.18 and 405.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.19, 1,226.18 and 405.83 is: 608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.19 : 1,226.18 = 405.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.19/1,226.18 = 405.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.19x = 1,226.18 × 405.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.19x = 497,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,618.60/817.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.94

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