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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.60, 1,238.40 and 691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.60, 1,238.40 and 691.20 is: 1,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.60 : 1,238.40 = 691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.60/1,238.40 = 691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.60x = 1,238.40 × 691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.60x = 855,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,982.08/825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.80

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