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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.19, 1,248.77 and 627.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.19, 1,248.77 and 627.09 is: 939.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.19 : 1,248.77 = 627.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.19/1,248.77 = 627.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.19x = 1,248.77 × 627.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.19x = 783,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,091.56/833.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.88

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