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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.97, 1,229.14 and 627.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.97, 1,229.14 and 627.19 is: 940.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.97 : 1,229.14 = 627.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.97/1,229.14 = 627.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.97x = 1,229.14 × 627.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.97x = 770,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,902.03/819.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.16

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