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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.79, 1,227.38 and 406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.79, 1,227.38 and 406.80 is: 610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.79 : 1,227.38 = 406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.79/1,227.38 = 406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.79x = 1,227.38 × 406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.79x = 499,296.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,296.15/817.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.55

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