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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.43, 1,216.25 and 801.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.43, 1,216.25 and 801.63 is: 1,200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.43 : 1,216.25 = 801.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.43/1,216.25 = 801.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.43x = 1,216.25 × 801.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.43x = 974,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,978.48/812.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.08

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