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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.95, 1,225.99 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.95, 1,225.99 and 406.16 is: 608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.95 : 1,225.99 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.95/1,225.99 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.95x = 1,225.99 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.95x = 497,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,951.69/817.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.78

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