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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.54, 1,218.81 and 651.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.54, 1,218.81 and 651.25 is: 976.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.54 : 1,218.81 = 651.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.54/1,218.81 = 651.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.54x = 1,218.81 × 651.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.54x = 793,747.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,747.80/812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.87

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