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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.80, 1,128.72 and 712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.80, 1,128.72 and 712.60 is: 985.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.80 : 1,128.72 = 712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.80/1,128.72 = 712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.80x = 1,128.72 × 712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.80x = 804,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,325.87/815.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.94

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