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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.75, 1,119.02 and 709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.75, 1,119.02 and 709.20 is: 976.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.75 : 1,119.02 = 709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.75/1,119.02 = 709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.75x = 1,119.02 × 709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.75x = 793,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,605.44/812.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.45

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