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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.56, 1,217.22 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.56, 1,217.22 and 651.16 is: 976.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.56 : 1,217.22 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.56/1,217.22 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.56x = 1,217.22 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.56x = 792,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,604.98/811.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.64

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