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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.70, 1,237.20 and 704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.70, 1,237.20 and 704.20 is: 1,055.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.70 : 1,237.20 = 704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.70/1,237.20 = 704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.70x = 1,237.20 × 704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.70x = 871,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,236.24/825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.15

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