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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.60, 1,246.10 and 625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.60, 1,246.10 and 625.94 is: 937.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.60 : 1,246.10 = 625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.60/1,246.10 = 625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.60x = 1,246.10 × 625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.60x = 779,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,983.83/831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.93

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