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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.80, 1,214.40 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.80, 1,214.40 and 627.20 is: 939.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.80 : 1,214.40 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.80/1,214.40 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.80x = 1,214.40 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.80x = 761,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,671.68/810.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.41

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