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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.73, 1,231.63 and 702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.73, 1,231.63 and 702.61 is: 1,047.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.73 : 1,231.63 = 702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.73/1,231.63 = 702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.73x = 1,231.63 × 702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.73x = 865,355.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,355.55/825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.99

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