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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.16, 1,240.74 and 623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.16, 1,240.74 and 623.04 is: 934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.16 : 1,240.74 = 623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.16/1,240.74 = 623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.16x = 1,240.74 × 623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.16x = 773,030.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,030.65/827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.56

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