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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.25, 1,232.71 and 627.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.25, 1,232.71 and 627.01 is: 937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.25 : 1,232.71 = 627.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.25/1,232.71 = 627.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.25x = 1,232.71 × 627.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.25x = 772,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,921.50/824.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.73

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