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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.84, 1,236.96 and 633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.84, 1,236.96 and 633.24 is: 948.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.84 : 1,236.96 = 633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.84/1,236.96 = 633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.84x = 1,236.96 × 633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.84x = 783,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,292.55/825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.48

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