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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.59, 1,217.73 and 629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.59, 1,217.73 and 629.13 is: 942.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.59 : 1,217.73 = 629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.59/1,217.73 = 629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.59x = 1,217.73 × 629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.59x = 766,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,104.39/812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.79

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