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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.19, 1,217.57 and 620.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.19, 1,217.57 and 620.67 is: 930.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.19 : 1,217.57 = 620.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.19/1,217.57 = 620.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.19x = 1,217.57 × 620.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.19x = 755,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,706.07/812.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.45

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