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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.73, 1,236.20 and 621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.73, 1,236.20 and 621.14 is: 929.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.73 : 1,236.20 = 621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.73/1,236.20 = 621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.73x = 1,236.20 × 621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.73x = 767,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,843.98/825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.90

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