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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.97, 1,218.24 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.97, 1,218.24 and 552.96 is: 828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.97 : 1,218.24 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.97/1,218.24 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.97x = 1,218.24 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.97x = 673,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,637.99/812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.61

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