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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.88, 1,217.70 and 658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.88, 1,217.70 and 658.98 is: 987.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.88 : 1,217.70 = 658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.88/1,217.70 = 658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.88x = 1,217.70 × 658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.88x = 802,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,439.95/812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.16

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