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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.32, 1,214.10 and 626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.32, 1,214.10 and 626.12 is: 940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.32 : 1,214.10 = 626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.32/1,214.10 = 626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.32x = 1,214.10 × 626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.32x = 760,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,172.29/808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.43

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