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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.25, 1,231.22 and 626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.25, 1,231.22 and 626.01 is: 936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.25 : 1,231.22 = 626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.25/1,231.22 = 626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.25x = 1,231.22 × 626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.25x = 770,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,752.90/823.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.24

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