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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.24, 1,135.44 and 627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.24, 1,135.44 and 627.60 is: 863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.24 : 1,135.44 = 627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.24/1,135.44 = 627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.24x = 1,135.44 × 627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.24x = 712,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,602.14/825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.51

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