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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.22, 1,236.24 and 650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.22, 1,236.24 and 650.98 is: 975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.22 : 1,236.24 = 650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.22/1,236.24 = 650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.22x = 1,236.24 × 650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.22x = 804,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,767.52/825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.22

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