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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.50, 1,215.91 and 765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.50, 1,215.91 and 765.12 is: 1,145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.50 : 1,215.91 = 765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.50/1,215.91 = 765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.50x = 1,215.91 × 765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.50x = 930,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,317.06/812.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.01

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