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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.03, 1,214.39 and 791.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.03, 1,214.39 and 791.98 is: 1,184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.03 : 1,214.39 = 791.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.03/1,214.39 = 791.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.03x = 1,214.39 × 791.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.03x = 961,771.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,771.54/812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.41

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