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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.88, 1,216.89 and 553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.88, 1,216.89 and 553.14 is: 828.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.88 : 1,216.89 = 553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.88/1,216.89 = 553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.88x = 1,216.89 × 553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.88x = 673,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,110.53/812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.06

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