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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.28, 1,240.22 and 629.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.28, 1,240.22 and 629.45 is: 944.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.28 : 1,240.22 = 629.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.28/1,240.22 = 629.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.28x = 1,240.22 × 629.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.28x = 780,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,651.85/826.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.78

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