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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.29, 1,238.91 and 652.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.29, 1,238.91 and 652.09 is: 978.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.29 : 1,238.91 = 652.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.29/1,238.91 = 652.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.29x = 1,238.91 × 652.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.29x = 807,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,871.37/825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.89

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