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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.70, 1,226.61 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.70, 1,226.61 and 406.73 is: 610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.70 : 1,226.61 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.70/1,226.61 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.70x = 1,226.61 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.70x = 498,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,902.15/817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.13

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