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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,221.96 and 752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,221.96 and 752.72 is: 1,131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,221.96 = 752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,221.96 = 752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,221.96 × 752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 919,793.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,793.73/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.58

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