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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.27, 1,238.21 and 671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.27, 1,238.21 and 671.58 is: 1,007.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.27 : 1,238.21 = 671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.27/1,238.21 = 671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.27x = 1,238.21 × 671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.27x = 831,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,553.71/825.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.61

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