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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.36, 1,217.16 and 640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.36, 1,217.16 and 640.14 is: 959.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.36 : 1,217.16 = 640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.36/1,217.16 = 640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.36x = 1,217.16 × 640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.36x = 779,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,152.80/812.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.13

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