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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.98, 1,217.76 and 675.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.98, 1,217.76 and 675.90 is: 1,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.98 : 1,217.76 = 675.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.98/1,217.76 = 675.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.98x = 1,217.76 × 675.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.98x = 823,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,083.98/811.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.68

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