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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.34, 1,218.39 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.34, 1,218.39 and 607.20 is: 910.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.34 : 1,218.39 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.34/1,218.39 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.34x = 1,218.39 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.34x = 739,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,806.41/812.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.71

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