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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.36, 1,234.28 and 617.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.36, 1,234.28 and 617.27 is: 923.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.36 : 1,234.28 = 617.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.36/1,234.28 = 617.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.36x = 1,234.28 × 617.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.36x = 761,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,874.76/825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.08

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