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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.65, 1,248.08 and 626.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.65, 1,248.08 and 626.58 is: 939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.65 : 1,248.08 = 626.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.65/1,248.08 = 626.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.65x = 1,248.08 × 626.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.65x = 782,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,020.41/832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.20

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