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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.70, 1,238.55 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.70, 1,238.55 and 771.30 is: 1,156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.70 : 1,238.55 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.70/1,238.55 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.70x = 1,238.55 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.70x = 955,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,293.62/825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.95

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