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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.44, 1,233.88 and 687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.44, 1,233.88 and 687.72 is: 1,029.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.44 : 1,233.88 = 687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.44/1,233.88 = 687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.44x = 1,233.88 × 687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.44x = 848,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,563.95/824.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.26

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