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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.59, 1,216.23 and 628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.59, 1,216.23 and 628.13 is: 941.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.59 : 1,216.23 = 628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.59/1,216.23 = 628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.59x = 1,216.23 × 628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.59x = 763,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,944.47/811.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.29

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