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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.33, 1,119.47 and 652.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.33, 1,119.47 and 652.62 is: 899.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.33 : 1,119.47 = 652.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.33/1,119.47 = 652.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.33x = 1,119.47 × 652.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.33x = 730,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,588.51/812.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.37

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