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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.56, 1,120.98 and 625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.56, 1,120.98 and 625.72 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.56 : 1,120.98 = 625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.56/1,120.98 = 625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.56x = 1,120.98 × 625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.56x = 701,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,419.61/812.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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