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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,240.41 and 644.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,240.41 and 644.69 is: 969.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,240.41 = 644.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,240.41 = 644.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,240.41 × 644.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 799,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,685.44/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.17

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