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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.69, 1,238.93 and 758.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.69, 1,238.93 and 758.03 is: 1,137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.69 : 1,238.93 = 758.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.69/1,238.93 = 758.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.69x = 1,238.93 × 758.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.69x = 939,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,138.97/825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.39

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