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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.72, 1,138.84 and 701.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.72, 1,138.84 and 701.79 is: 967.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.72 : 1,138.84 = 701.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.72/1,138.84 = 701.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.72x = 1,138.84 × 701.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.72x = 799,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,224.77/825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.91

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