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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.59, 1,243.29 and 718.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.59, 1,243.29 and 718.67 is: 1,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.59 : 1,243.29 = 718.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.59/1,243.29 = 718.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.59x = 1,243.29 × 718.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.59x = 893,511.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,511.63/825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.27

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