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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.52, 1,216.08 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.52, 1,216.08 and 649.44 is: 972.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.52 : 1,216.08 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.52/1,216.08 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.52x = 1,216.08 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.52x = 789,771.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,771.00/812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.00

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