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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.08, 1,217.80 and 629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.08, 1,217.80 and 629.92 is: 943.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.08 : 1,217.80 = 629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.08/1,217.80 = 629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.08x = 1,217.80 × 629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.08x = 767,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,111.92/813.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.46

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