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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.29, 1,225.65 and 406.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.29, 1,225.65 and 406.17 is: 609.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.29 : 1,225.65 = 406.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.29/1,225.65 = 406.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.29x = 1,225.65 × 406.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.29x = 497,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,822.26/817.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.11

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