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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.04, 1,217.28 and 709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.04, 1,217.28 and 709.08 is: 1,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.04 : 1,217.28 = 709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.04/1,217.28 = 709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.04x = 1,217.28 × 709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.04x = 863,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,148.90/812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.94

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