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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.23, 1,230.89 and 702.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.23, 1,230.89 and 702.11 is: 1,047.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.23 : 1,230.89 = 702.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.23/1,230.89 = 702.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.23x = 1,230.89 × 702.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.23x = 864,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,219.74/825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.24

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