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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,215.41 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,215.41 and 664.20 is: 993.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,215.41 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,215.41 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,215.41 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 807,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,272.00/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.98

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