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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.56, 1,218.72 and 630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.56, 1,218.72 and 630.32 is: 944.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.56 : 1,218.72 = 630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.56/1,218.72 = 630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.56x = 1,218.72 × 630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.56x = 768,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,183.59/813.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.22

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