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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.26, 1,214.62 and 627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.26, 1,214.62 and 627.82 is: 942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.26 : 1,214.62 = 627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.26/1,214.62 = 627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.26x = 1,214.62 × 627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.26x = 762,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,562.73/809.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.30

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