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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.37, 1,137.20 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.37, 1,137.20 and 627.54 is: 865.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.37 : 1,137.20 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.37/1,137.20 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.37x = 1,137.20 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.37x = 713,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,632.80/824.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.68

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