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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.46, 1,218.62 and 657.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.46, 1,218.62 and 657.54 is: 986.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.46 : 1,218.62 = 657.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.46/1,218.62 = 657.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.46x = 1,218.62 × 657.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.46x = 801,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,291.39/812.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.25

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