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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.62, 1,238.66 and 671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.62, 1,238.66 and 671.16 is: 1,006.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.62 : 1,238.66 = 671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.62/1,238.66 = 671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.62x = 1,238.66 × 671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.62x = 831,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,340.46/825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.93

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