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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.80, 1,244.63 and 625.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.80, 1,244.63 and 625.41 is: 938.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.80 : 1,244.63 = 625.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.80/1,244.63 = 625.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.80x = 1,244.63 × 625.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.80x = 778,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,405.61/829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.06

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