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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,390.83 and 812.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,390.83 and 812.16 is: 1,217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,390.83 = 812.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,390.83 = 812.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,390.83 × 812.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 1,129,576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,576.49/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.23

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