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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.47, 1,247.37 and 627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.47, 1,247.37 and 627.52 is: 939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.47 : 1,247.37 = 627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.47/1,247.37 = 627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.47x = 1,247.37 × 627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.47x = 782,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,749.62/833.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.15

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