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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.06, 1,240.47 and 634.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.06, 1,240.47 and 634.74 is: 950.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.06 : 1,240.47 = 634.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.06/1,240.47 = 634.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.06x = 1,240.47 × 634.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.06x = 787,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,375.93/828.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.87

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