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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.30, 1,236.54 and 696.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.30, 1,236.54 and 696.18 is: 1,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.30 : 1,236.54 = 696.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.30/1,236.54 = 696.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.30x = 1,236.54 × 696.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.30x = 860,854.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,854.42/825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.08

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