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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.36, 1,139.28 and 742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.36, 1,139.28 and 742.32 is: 1,024.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.36 : 1,139.28 = 742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.36/1,139.28 = 742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.36x = 1,139.28 × 742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.36x = 845,710.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,710.33/825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.66

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