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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.69, 1,230.19 and 627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.69, 1,230.19 and 627.52 is: 939.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.69 : 1,230.19 = 627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.69/1,230.19 = 627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.69x = 1,230.19 × 627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.69x = 771,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,969.95/821.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.49

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