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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.71, 1,213.65 and 626.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.71, 1,213.65 and 626.55 is: 939.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.71 : 1,213.65 = 626.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.71/1,213.65 = 626.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.71x = 1,213.65 × 626.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.71x = 760,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,407.86/809.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.11

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