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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.52, 1,239 and 760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.52, 1,239 and 760.72 is: 1,141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.52 : 1,239 = 760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.52/1,239 = 760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.52x = 1,239 × 760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.52x = 942,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,532.08/825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.74

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