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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.32, 1,237.02 and 663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.32, 1,237.02 and 663.56 is: 994.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.32 : 1,237.02 = 663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.32/1,237.02 = 663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.32x = 1,237.02 × 663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.32x = 820,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,836.99/825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.57

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