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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.52, 1,216.50 and 619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.52, 1,216.50 and 619.56 is: 927.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.52 : 1,216.50 = 619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.52/1,216.50 = 619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.52x = 1,216.50 × 619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.52x = 753,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,694.74/812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.60

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