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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.71, 1,232.80 and 625.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.71, 1,232.80 and 625.03 is: 938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.71 : 1,232.80 = 625.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.71/1,232.80 = 625.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.71x = 1,232.80 × 625.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.71x = 770,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,532.34/820.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.86

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