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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.57, 1,237.50 and 620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.57, 1,237.50 and 620.06 is: 931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.57 : 1,237.50 = 620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.57/1,237.50 = 620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.57x = 1,237.50 × 620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.57x = 767,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,322.70/823.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.70

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