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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.19, 1,117.62 and 669.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.19, 1,117.62 and 669.09 is: 920.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.19 : 1,117.62 = 669.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.19/1,117.62 = 669.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.19x = 1,117.62 × 669.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.19x = 747,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,788.37/812.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.71

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