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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.09, 1,242.53 and 718.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.09, 1,242.53 and 718.17 is: 1,081.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.09 : 1,242.53 = 718.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.09/1,242.53 = 718.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.09x = 1,242.53 × 718.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.09x = 892,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,344.18/825.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.51

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