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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.29, 1,235.03 and 695.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.29, 1,235.03 and 695.42 is: 1,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.29 : 1,235.03 = 695.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.29/1,235.03 = 695.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.29x = 1,235.03 × 695.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.29x = 858,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,854.91/825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.68

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