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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.12, 1,121.72 and 701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.12, 1,121.72 and 701.55 is: 969.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.12 : 1,121.72 = 701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.12/1,121.72 = 701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.12x = 1,121.72 × 701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.12x = 786,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,939.16/812.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.00

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