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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.04, 1,218.78 and 523.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.04, 1,218.78 and 523.80 is: 786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.04 : 1,218.78 = 523.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.04/1,218.78 = 523.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.04x = 1,218.78 × 523.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.04x = 638,396.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,396.96/812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.16

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