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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.44, 1,237.07 and 618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.44, 1,237.07 and 618.38 is: 926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.44 : 1,237.07 = 618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.44/1,237.07 = 618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.44x = 1,237.07 × 618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.44x = 764,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,970.07/825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.75

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