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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,227.78 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,227.78 and 407.56 is: 611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,227.78 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,227.78 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,227.78 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 500,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,394.02/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.67

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