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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.62, 1,239.02 and 665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.62, 1,239.02 and 665.24 is: 998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.62 : 1,239.02 = 665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.62/1,239.02 = 665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.62x = 1,239.02 × 665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.62x = 824,241.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,241.13/825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.34

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