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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.09, 1,120.79 and 625.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.09, 1,120.79 and 625.43 is: 863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.09 : 1,120.79 = 625.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.09/1,120.79 = 625.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.09x = 1,120.79 × 625.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.09x = 700,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,975.69/812.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.17

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