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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.86, 1,217.05 and 422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.86, 1,217.05 and 422.03 is: 631.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.86 : 1,217.05 = 422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.86/1,217.05 = 422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.86x = 1,217.05 × 422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.86x = 513,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,633.60/812.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.89

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