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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.82, 1,217.46 and 427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.82, 1,217.46 and 427.26 is: 639.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.82 : 1,217.46 = 427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.82/1,217.46 = 427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.82x = 1,217.46 × 427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.82x = 520,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,171.96/812.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.96

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