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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.56, 1,217.22 and 675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.56, 1,217.22 and 675.48 is: 1,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.56 : 1,217.22 = 675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.56/1,217.22 = 675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.56x = 1,217.22 × 675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.56x = 822,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,207.77/811.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.12

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