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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.12, 1,226.64 and 401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.12, 1,226.64 and 401.60 is: 602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.12 : 1,226.64 = 401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.12/1,226.64 = 401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.12x = 1,226.64 × 401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.12x = 492,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,618.62/818.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.13

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