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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.20, 1,244.26 and 722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.20, 1,244.26 and 722.80 is: 1,089.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.20 : 1,244.26 = 722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.20/1,244.26 = 722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.20x = 1,244.26 × 722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.20x = 899,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,351.13/825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.86

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