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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.06, 1,218.09 and 741.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.06, 1,218.09 and 741.59 is: 1,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.06 : 1,218.09 = 741.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.06/1,218.09 = 741.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.06x = 1,218.09 × 741.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.06x = 903,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,323.36/812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.39

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