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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,117.74 and 712.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,117.74 and 712.47 is: 982.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,117.74 = 712.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,117.74 = 712.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,117.74 × 712.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 796,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,356.22/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.09

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