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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.44, 1,215.87 and 692.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.44, 1,215.87 and 692.11 is: 1,035.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.44 : 1,215.87 = 692.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.44/1,215.87 = 692.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.44x = 1,215.87 × 692.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.44x = 841,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,515.79/812.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.79

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