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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.66, 1,236.87 and 710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.66, 1,236.87 and 710.10 is: 1,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.66 : 1,236.87 = 710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.66/1,236.87 = 710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.66x = 1,236.87 × 710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.66x = 878,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,301.39/825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.76

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