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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.86, 1,238.10 and 620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.86, 1,238.10 and 620.14 is: 927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.86 : 1,238.10 = 620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.86/1,238.10 = 620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.86x = 1,238.10 × 620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.86x = 767,795.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,795.33/827.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.45

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