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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.30, 1,215.15 and 626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.30, 1,215.15 and 626.90 is: 941.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.30 : 1,215.15 = 626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.30/1,215.15 = 626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.30x = 1,215.15 × 626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.30x = 761,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,777.54/809.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.28

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