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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.47, 1,216.41 and 735.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.47, 1,216.41 and 735.58 is: 1,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.47 : 1,216.41 = 735.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.47/1,216.41 = 735.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.47x = 1,216.41 × 735.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.47x = 894,766.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,766.87/812.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.29

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