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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.24, 1,212.47 and 755.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.24, 1,212.47 and 755.27 is: 1,127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.24 : 1,212.47 = 755.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.24/1,212.47 = 755.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.24x = 1,212.47 × 755.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.24x = 915,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,742.22/812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.43

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