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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,240.94 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,240.94 and 632.28 is: 947.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,240.94 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,240.94 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,240.94 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 784,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,618.38/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.61

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