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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.67, 1,217.96 and 709.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.67, 1,217.96 and 709.47 is: 1,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.67 : 1,217.96 = 709.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.67/1,217.96 = 709.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.67x = 1,217.96 × 709.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.67x = 864,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,102.53/812.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.29

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