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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.65, 1,216.33 and 628.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.65, 1,216.33 and 628.19 is: 941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.65 : 1,216.33 = 628.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.65/1,216.33 = 628.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.65x = 1,216.33 × 628.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.65x = 764,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,086.34/811.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.40

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