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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.57, 1,238.52 and 688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.57, 1,238.52 and 688.28 is: 1,032.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.57 : 1,238.52 = 688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.57/1,238.52 = 688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.57x = 1,238.52 × 688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.57x = 852,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,442.35/825.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.55

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