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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,227.69 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,227.69 and 407.32 is: 611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,227.69 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,227.69 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,227.69 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 500,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,059.62/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.38

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