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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.73, 1,216.80 and 632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.73, 1,216.80 and 632.24 is: 946.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.73 : 1,216.80 = 632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.73/1,216.80 = 632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.73x = 1,216.80 × 632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.73x = 769,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,303.55/812.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.57

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