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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.47, 1,239.93 and 622.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.47, 1,239.93 and 622.53 is: 931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.47 : 1,239.93 = 622.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.47/1,239.93 = 622.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.47x = 1,239.93 × 622.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.47x = 771,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,893.62/828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.71

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