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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.93, 1,226.95 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.93, 1,226.95 and 401.86 is: 602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.93 : 1,226.95 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.93/1,226.95 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.93x = 1,226.95 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.93x = 493,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,062.66/817.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.82

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