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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.76, 1,216.22 and 675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.76, 1,216.22 and 675.68 is: 1,012.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.76 : 1,216.22 = 675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.76/1,216.22 = 675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.76x = 1,216.22 × 675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.76x = 821,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,766.07/811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.33

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