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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.28, 1,140.96 and 617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.28, 1,140.96 and 617.92 is: 854.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.28 : 1,140.96 = 617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.28/1,140.96 = 617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.28x = 1,140.96 × 617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.28x = 705,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,022.00/825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.28

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