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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.20, 1,238.88 and 633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.20, 1,238.88 and 633.28 is: 948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.20 : 1,238.88 = 633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.20/1,238.88 = 633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.20x = 1,238.88 × 633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.20x = 784,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,557.93/827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.45

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