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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.88, 1,230.27 and 812.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.88, 1,230.27 and 812.19 is: 1,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.88 : 1,230.27 = 812.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.88/1,230.27 = 812.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.88x = 1,230.27 × 812.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.88x = 999,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,212.99/824.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.34

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