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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.55, 1,240.25 and 634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.55, 1,240.25 and 634.23 is: 950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.55 : 1,240.25 = 634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.55/1,240.25 = 634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.55x = 1,240.25 × 634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.55x = 786,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,600.59/827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.52

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