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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.45, 1,246.29 and 625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.45, 1,246.29 and 625.40 is: 937.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.45 : 1,246.29 = 625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.45/1,246.29 = 625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.45x = 1,246.29 × 625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.45x = 779,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,432.87/831.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.44

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