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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.56, 1,236.22 and 701.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.56, 1,236.22 and 701.84 is: 1,050.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.56 : 1,236.22 = 701.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.56/1,236.22 = 701.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.56x = 1,236.22 × 701.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.56x = 867,628.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,628.64/825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.96

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