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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.30, 1,237.34 and 711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.30, 1,237.34 and 711.09 is: 1,066.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.30 : 1,237.34 = 711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.30/1,237.34 = 711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.30x = 1,237.34 × 711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.30x = 879,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,856.55/825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.11

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