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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.61, 1,239.02 and 665.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.61, 1,239.02 and 665.23 is: 998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.61 : 1,239.02 = 665.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.61/1,239.02 = 665.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.61x = 1,239.02 × 665.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.61x = 824,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,233.27/825.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.33

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