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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.58, 1,231.61 and 689.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.58, 1,231.61 and 689.50 is: 1,028.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.58 : 1,231.61 = 689.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.58/1,231.61 = 689.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.58x = 1,231.61 × 689.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.58x = 849,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,195.10/825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.60

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