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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.60, 1,117.50 and 715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.60, 1,117.50 and 715.40 is: 983.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.60 : 1,117.50 = 715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.60/1,117.50 = 715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.60x = 1,117.50 × 715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.60x = 799,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,459.50/812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.83

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