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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.03, 1,217.07 and 802.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.03, 1,217.07 and 802.89 is: 1,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.03 : 1,217.07 = 802.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.03/1,217.07 = 802.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.03x = 1,217.07 × 802.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.03x = 977,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,173.33/812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.38

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