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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.30, 1,216.32 and 681.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.30, 1,216.32 and 681.99 is: 1,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.30 : 1,216.32 = 681.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.30/1,216.32 = 681.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.30x = 1,216.32 × 681.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.30x = 829,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,518.08/812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.20

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