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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.36, 1,215.90 and 627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.36, 1,215.90 and 627.48 is: 941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.36 : 1,215.90 = 627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.36/1,215.90 = 627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.36x = 1,215.90 × 627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.36x = 762,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,952.93/810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.50

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