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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.09, 1,218.14 and 649.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.09, 1,218.14 and 649.01 is: 973.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.09 : 1,218.14 = 649.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.09/1,218.14 = 649.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.09x = 1,218.14 × 649.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.09x = 790,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,585.04/812.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.52

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