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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.70, 1,213.14 and 752.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.70, 1,213.14 and 752.63 is: 1,123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.70 : 1,213.14 = 752.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.70/1,213.14 = 752.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.70x = 1,213.14 × 752.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.70x = 913,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,042.31/812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.47

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