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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.02, 1,247.12 and 626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.02, 1,247.12 and 626.13 is: 939.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.02 : 1,247.12 = 626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.02/1,247.12 = 626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.02x = 1,247.12 × 626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.02x = 780,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,856.11/831.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.64

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