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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,242.62 and 623.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,242.62 and 623.13 is: 935.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,242.62 = 623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,242.62 = 623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,242.62 × 623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 774,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,310.68/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.14

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