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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.43, 1,120.50 and 655.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.43, 1,120.50 and 655.02 is: 903.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.43 : 1,120.50 = 655.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.43/1,120.50 = 655.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.43x = 1,120.50 × 655.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.43x = 733,949.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,949.91/812.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.40

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