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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.59, 1,121.81 and 651.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.59, 1,121.81 and 651.32 is: 899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.59 : 1,121.81 = 651.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.59/1,121.81 = 651.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.59x = 1,121.81 × 651.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.59x = 730,656.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,656.84/812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.17

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