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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.06, 1,227.99 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.06, 1,227.99 and 407.08 is: 611.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.06 : 1,227.99 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.06/1,227.99 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.06x = 1,227.99 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.06x = 499,891.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,891.70/818.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.07

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