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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.92, 1,217.31 and 712.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.92, 1,217.31 and 712.72 is: 1,071.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.92 : 1,217.31 = 712.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.92/1,217.31 = 712.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.92x = 1,217.31 × 712.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.92x = 867,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,601.18/809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.22

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