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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.75, 1,239.03 and 565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.75, 1,239.03 and 565.74 is: 848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.75 : 1,239.03 = 565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.75/1,239.03 = 565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.75x = 1,239.03 × 565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.75x = 700,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,968.83/825.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.89

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