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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.96, 1,239.53 and 620.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.96, 1,239.53 and 620.92 is: 931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.96 : 1,239.53 = 620.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.96/1,239.53 = 620.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.96x = 1,239.53 × 620.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.96x = 769,648.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,648.97/825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.82

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