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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.15, 1,120.34 and 615.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.15, 1,120.34 and 615.32 is: 848.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.15 : 1,120.34 = 615.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.15/1,120.34 = 615.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.15x = 1,120.34 × 615.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.15x = 689,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,367.61/812.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.82

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