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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.73, 1,216.65 and 703.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.73, 1,216.65 and 703.38 is: 1,052.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.73 : 1,216.65 = 703.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.73/1,216.65 = 703.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.73x = 1,216.65 × 703.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.73x = 855,761.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,761.19/812.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.95

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