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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.26, 1,224.72 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.26, 1,224.72 and 405.78 is: 608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.26 : 1,224.72 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.26/1,224.72 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.26x = 1,224.72 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.26x = 496,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,966.88/817.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.09

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