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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.80, 1,238.70 and 631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.80, 1,238.70 and 631.40 is: 947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.80 : 1,238.70 = 631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.80/1,238.70 = 631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.80x = 1,238.70 × 631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.80x = 782,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,115.18/825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.10

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