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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.61, 1,226.84 and 406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.61, 1,226.84 and 406.74 is: 610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.61 : 1,226.84 = 406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.61/1,226.84 = 406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.61x = 1,226.84 × 406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.61x = 499,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,004.90/817.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.32

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