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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.30, 1,217.98 and 676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.30, 1,217.98 and 676.02 is: 1,014.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.30 : 1,217.98 = 676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.30/1,217.98 = 676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.30x = 1,217.98 × 676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.30x = 823,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,378.84/811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.89

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