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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,212.72 and 603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,212.72 and 603.12 is: 901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,212.72 = 603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,212.72 = 603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,212.72 × 603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 731,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,415.69/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.91

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