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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.35, 1,243.10 and 623.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.35, 1,243.10 and 623.35 is: 935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.35 : 1,243.10 = 623.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.35/1,243.10 = 623.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.35x = 1,243.10 × 623.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.35x = 774,886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,886.39/828.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.46

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