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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.80, 1,122.36 and 627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.80, 1,122.36 and 627.08 is: 864.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.80 : 1,122.36 = 627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.80/1,122.36 = 627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.80x = 1,122.36 × 627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.80x = 703,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,809.51/813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.84

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