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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.65, 1,243.79 and 631.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.65, 1,243.79 and 631.82 is: 948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.65 : 1,243.79 = 631.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.65/1,243.79 = 631.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.65x = 1,243.79 × 631.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.65x = 785,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,851.40/828.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.35

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