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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.56, 1,214.22 and 627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.56, 1,214.22 and 627.32 is: 939.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.56 : 1,214.22 = 627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.56/1,214.22 = 627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.56x = 1,214.22 × 627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.56x = 761,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,704.49/810.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.73

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