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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.53, 1,243.60 and 631.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.53, 1,243.60 and 631.70 is: 948.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.53 : 1,243.60 = 631.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.53/1,243.60 = 631.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.53x = 1,243.60 × 631.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.53x = 785,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,575.90/828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.16

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