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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.65, 1,214.83 and 627.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.65, 1,214.83 and 627.19 is: 939.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.65 : 1,214.83 = 627.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.65/1,214.83 = 627.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.65x = 1,214.83 × 627.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.65x = 761,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,926.97/810.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.89

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