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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.94, 1,224.95 and 406.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.94, 1,224.95 and 406.51 is: 608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.94 : 1,224.95 = 406.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.94/1,224.95 = 406.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.94x = 1,224.95 × 406.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.94x = 497,949.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,949.33/817.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.78

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