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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.79, 1,243.30 and 634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.79, 1,243.30 and 634.16 is: 951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.79 : 1,243.30 = 634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.79/1,243.30 = 634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.79x = 1,243.30 × 634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.79x = 788,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,447.96/828.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.32

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