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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.22, 1,216.68 and 812.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.22, 1,216.68 and 812.22 is: 1,216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.22 : 1,216.68 = 812.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.22/1,216.68 = 812.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.22x = 1,216.68 × 812.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.22x = 988,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,211.83/812.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.68

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