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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.39, 1,235.93 and 701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.39, 1,235.93 and 701.55 is: 1,050.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.39 : 1,235.93 = 701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.39/1,235.93 = 701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.39x = 1,235.93 × 701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.39x = 867,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,063.18/825.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.49

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