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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.53, 1,236.80 and 696.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.53, 1,236.80 and 696.33 is: 1,043.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.53 : 1,236.80 = 696.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.53/1,236.80 = 696.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.53x = 1,236.80 × 696.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.53x = 861,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,222.68/825.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.24

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