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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,122.07 and 625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,122.07 and 625.86 is: 864.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,122.07 = 625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,122.07 = 625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,122.07 × 625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 702,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,257.17/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.08

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