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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.65, 1,140.33 and 641.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.65, 1,140.33 and 641.36 is: 885.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.65 : 1,140.33 = 641.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.65/1,140.33 = 641.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.65x = 1,140.33 × 641.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.65x = 731,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,362.05/825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.80

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