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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.24, 1,137.24 and 677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.24, 1,137.24 and 677.40 is: 933.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.24 : 1,137.24 = 677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.24/1,137.24 = 677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.24x = 1,137.24 × 677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.24x = 770,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,366.38/825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.51

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