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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.24, 1,238.46 and 664.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.24, 1,238.46 and 664.86 is: 997.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.24 : 1,238.46 = 664.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.24/1,238.46 = 664.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.24x = 1,238.46 × 664.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.24x = 823,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,402.52/825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.77

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