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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,215.72 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,215.72 and 695.52 is: 1,041.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,215.72 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,215.72 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,215.72 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 845,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,557.57/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.12

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