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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.15, 1,216.61 and 626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.15, 1,216.61 and 626.40 is: 938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.15 : 1,216.61 = 626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.15/1,216.61 = 626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.15x = 1,216.61 × 626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.15x = 762,081.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,081.37/812.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.35

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