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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.62, 1,238.48 and 642.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.62, 1,238.48 and 642.65 is: 964.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.62 : 1,238.48 = 642.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.62/1,238.48 = 642.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.62x = 1,238.48 × 642.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.62x = 795,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,899.77/825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.01

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