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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,218.76 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,218.76 and 325.12 is: 487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,218.76 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,218.76 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,218.76 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 396,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,243.25/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.89

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