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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.44, 1,237.04 and 722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.44, 1,237.04 and 722.24 is: 1,082.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.44 : 1,237.04 = 722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.44/1,237.04 = 722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.44x = 1,237.04 × 722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.44x = 893,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,439.77/825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.38

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