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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.08, 1,218.08 and 650.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.08, 1,218.08 and 650.79 is: 976.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.08 : 1,218.08 = 650.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.08/1,218.08 = 650.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.08x = 1,218.08 × 650.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.08x = 792,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,718.96/812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.16

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