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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.72, 1,135.62 and 657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.72, 1,135.62 and 657.96 is: 904.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.72 : 1,135.62 = 657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.72/1,135.62 = 657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.72x = 1,135.62 × 657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.72x = 747,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,192.54/825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.90

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