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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.47, 1,242.87 and 624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.47, 1,242.87 and 624.52 is: 934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.47 : 1,242.87 = 624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.47/1,242.87 = 624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.47x = 1,242.87 × 624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.47x = 776,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,197.17/830.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.65

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