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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.26, 1,231.29 and 626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.26, 1,231.29 and 626.49 is: 940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.26 : 1,231.29 = 626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.26/1,231.29 = 626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.26x = 1,231.29 × 626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.26x = 771,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,390.87/820.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.42

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