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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.12, 1,228.98 and 625.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.12, 1,228.98 and 625.07 is: 935.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.12 : 1,228.98 = 625.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.12/1,228.98 = 625.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.12x = 1,228.98 × 625.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.12x = 768,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,195.27/821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.54

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