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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.18, 1,218.66 and 581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.18, 1,218.66 and 581.72 is: 872.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.18 : 1,218.66 = 581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.18/1,218.66 = 581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.18x = 1,218.66 × 581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.18x = 708,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,918.90/812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.86

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