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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,226.04 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,226.04 and 406.32 is: 609.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,226.04 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,226.04 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,226.04 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 498,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,164.57/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.06

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