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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.98, 1,256.39 and 812.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.98, 1,256.39 and 812.18 is: 1,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.98 : 1,256.39 = 812.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.98/1,256.39 = 812.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.98x = 1,256.39 × 812.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.98x = 1,020,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,404.49/844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.61

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