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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.15, 1,243.04 and 631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.15, 1,243.04 and 631.32 is: 947.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.15 : 1,243.04 = 631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.15/1,243.04 = 631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.15x = 1,243.04 × 631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.15x = 784,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,752.86/828.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.60

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