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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.71, 1,247.97 and 625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.71, 1,247.97 and 625.35 is: 937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.71 : 1,247.97 = 625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.71/1,247.97 = 625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.71x = 1,247.97 × 625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.71x = 780,418.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,418.04/832.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.20

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