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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.20, 1,217.94 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.20, 1,217.94 and 325.12 is: 487.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.20 : 1,217.94 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.20/1,217.94 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.20x = 1,217.94 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.20x = 395,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,976.65/812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.54

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