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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,233.19 and 628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,233.19 and 628.20 is: 940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.44 : 1,233.19 = 628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.44/1,233.19 = 628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.44x = 1,233.19 × 628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.44x = 774,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,689.96/823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.80

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