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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.94, 1,216.72 and 442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.94, 1,216.72 and 442.16 is: 661.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.94 : 1,216.72 = 442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.94/1,216.72 = 442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.94x = 1,216.72 × 442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.94x = 537,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,983.95/812.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.78

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