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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.66, 1,238.01 and 728.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.66, 1,238.01 and 728.37 is: 1,092.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.66 : 1,238.01 = 728.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.66/1,238.01 = 728.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.66x = 1,238.01 × 728.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.66x = 901,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,729.34/825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.13

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