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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.72, 1,243.68 and 626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.72, 1,243.68 and 626.16 is: 937.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.72 : 1,243.68 = 626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.72/1,243.68 = 626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.72x = 1,243.68 × 626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.72x = 778,742.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,742.67/830.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.43

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