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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.64, 1,219.14 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.64, 1,219.14 and 632.28 is: 948.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.64 : 1,219.14 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.64/1,219.14 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.64x = 1,219.14 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.64x = 770,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,837.84/812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.56

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