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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.19, 1,227.96 and 625.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.19, 1,227.96 and 625.95 is: 937.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.19 : 1,227.96 = 625.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.19/1,227.96 = 625.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.19x = 1,227.96 × 625.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.19x = 768,641.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,641.56/820.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.15

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