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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.06, 1,235.97 and 631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.06, 1,235.97 and 631.74 is: 946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.06 : 1,235.97 = 631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.06/1,235.97 = 631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.06x = 1,235.97 × 631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.06x = 780,811.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,811.69/825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.37

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