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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.97, 1,122.41 and 626.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.97, 1,122.41 and 626.11 is: 864.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.97 : 1,122.41 = 626.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.97/1,122.41 = 626.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.97x = 1,122.41 × 626.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.97x = 702,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,752.13/812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.43

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