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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,217.73 and 690.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,217.73 and 690.73 is: 1,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,217.73 = 690.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,217.73 = 690.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,217.73 × 690.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 841,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,122.19/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.80

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