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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.47, 1,246.25 and 625.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.47, 1,246.25 and 625.39 is: 937.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.47 : 1,246.25 = 625.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.47/1,246.25 = 625.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.47x = 1,246.25 × 625.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.47x = 779,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,390.74/831.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.37

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