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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.05, 1,214.96 and 625.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.05, 1,214.96 and 625.31 is: 936.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.05 : 1,214.96 = 625.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.05/1,214.96 = 625.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.05x = 1,214.96 × 625.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.05x = 759,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,720.56/811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.71

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