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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.22, 1,248.85 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.22, 1,248.85 and 627.12 is: 939.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.22 : 1,248.85 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.22/1,248.85 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.22x = 1,248.85 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.22x = 783,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,178.81/833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.94

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