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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.70, 1,212.80 and 629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.70, 1,212.80 and 629.10 is: 938.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.70 : 1,212.80 = 629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.70/1,212.80 = 629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.70x = 1,212.80 × 629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.70x = 762,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,969.33/812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.81

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