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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,217.16 and 703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,217.16 and 703.44 is: 1,054.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,217.16 = 703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,217.16 = 703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,217.16 × 703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 856,199.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,199.03/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.22

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