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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.91, 1,214.47 and 627.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.91, 1,214.47 and 627.71 is: 940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.91 : 1,214.47 = 627.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.91/1,214.47 = 627.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.91x = 1,214.47 × 627.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.91x = 762,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,336.43/810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.10

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