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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.98, 1,251.51 and 628.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.98, 1,251.51 and 628.88 is: 942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.98 : 1,251.51 = 628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.98/1,251.51 = 628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.98x = 1,251.51 × 628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.98x = 787,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,049.61/834.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.60

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