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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.68, 1,251.03 and 628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.68, 1,251.03 and 628.58 is: 942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.68 : 1,251.03 = 628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.68/1,251.03 = 628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.68x = 1,251.03 × 628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.68x = 786,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,372.44/834.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.12

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