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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.40, 1,232.04 and 626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.40, 1,232.04 and 626 is: 940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.40 : 1,232.04 = 626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.40/1,232.04 = 626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.40x = 1,232.04 × 626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.40x = 771,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,257.04/820.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.10

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