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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.24, 1,138.16 and 701.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.24, 1,138.16 and 701.24 is: 967.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.24 : 1,138.16 = 701.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.24/1,138.16 = 701.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.24x = 1,138.16 × 701.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.24x = 798,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,123.32/825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.14

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