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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.43, 1,117.80 and 714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.43, 1,117.80 and 714.02 is: 982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.43 : 1,117.80 = 714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.43/1,117.80 = 714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.43x = 1,117.80 × 714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.43x = 798,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,125.97/812.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.39

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