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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.35, 1,214.60 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.35, 1,214.60 and 627.75 is: 939.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.35 : 1,214.60 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.35/1,214.60 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.35x = 1,214.60 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.35x = 762,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,462.01/811.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.74

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