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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.36, 1,137.68 and 692.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.36, 1,137.68 and 692.52 is: 954.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.36 : 1,137.68 = 692.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.36/1,137.68 = 692.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.36x = 1,137.68 × 692.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.36x = 787,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,866.15/825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.57

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