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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.56, 1,121.69 and 625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.56, 1,121.69 and 625.98 is: 864.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.56 : 1,121.69 = 625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.56/1,121.69 = 625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.56x = 1,121.69 × 625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.56x = 702,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,155.51/812.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.13

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