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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.25, 1,245.81 and 635.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.25, 1,245.81 and 635.53 is: 952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.25 : 1,245.81 = 635.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.25/1,245.81 = 635.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.25x = 1,245.81 × 635.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.25x = 791,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,749.63/831.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.48

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