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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.49, 1,212.08 and 790.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.49, 1,212.08 and 790.17 is: 1,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.49 : 1,212.08 = 790.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.49/1,212.08 = 790.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.49x = 1,212.08 × 790.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.49x = 957,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,749.25/812.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.78

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