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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.15, 1,211.52 and 626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.15, 1,211.52 and 626.52 is: 940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.15 : 1,211.52 = 626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.15/1,211.52 = 626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.15x = 1,211.52 × 626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.15x = 759,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,041.51/807.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.40

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