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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.30, 1,217.84 and 523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.30, 1,217.84 and 523.13 is: 784.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.30 : 1,217.84 = 523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.30/1,217.84 = 523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.30x = 1,217.84 × 523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.30x = 637,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,079.93/812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.30

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