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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.23, 1,238.45 and 622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.23, 1,238.45 and 622.64 is: 932.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.23 : 1,238.45 = 622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.23/1,238.45 = 622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.23x = 1,238.45 × 622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.23x = 771,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,099.20/827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.15

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