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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.16, 1,216.44 and 626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.16, 1,216.44 and 626.64 is: 942.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.16 : 1,216.44 = 626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.16/1,216.44 = 626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.16x = 1,216.44 × 626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.16x = 762,269.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,269.96/809.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.05

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