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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.60, 1,217.10 and 628.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.60, 1,217.10 and 628.55 is: 941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.60 : 1,217.10 = 628.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.60/1,217.10 = 628.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.60x = 1,217.10 × 628.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.60x = 765,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,008.21/812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.43

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