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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.01, 1,217.37 and 552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.01, 1,217.37 and 552.10 is: 827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.01 : 1,217.37 = 552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.01/1,217.37 = 552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.01x = 1,217.37 × 552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.01x = 672,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,112.54/812.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.71

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